Construction Solicitor – Bristol – 1-3 Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will join a leading national law firm’s Bristol construction team to support high-value, complex projects across health, housing, education, regeneration and infrastructure. You will focus on non-contentious construction work, developing specialist expertise while collaborating with senior lawyers and partners. The position offers hybrid/flexible work and clear progression within a growing practice. You will help deliver national programmes and advise on contract form and related documentation, shaping outcomes for a wide range of clients.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• private medical insurance
• pension
• bonus scheme
• wellbeing support
• diversity and inclusion initiatives

Responsibilities

• Advise on construction and engineering contracts (JCT, NEC and bespoke forms)
• Support major development, regeneration and capital projects
• Draft and negotiate appointments, warranties, bonds and related documentation
• Advise government departments, NHS Trusts, local authorities, housing associations and private developers
• Work on large-scale national programmes including hospitals, housing schemes, education projects and infrastructure delivery
• Support senior lawyers on complex matters while developing own caseload

Key requirements

• 1–3 years’ PQE in construction (non-contentious or mixed)
• Strong drafting and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a busy, high-performing team
• Interest in developing specialist expertise in non-contentious construction
• Experience coordinating advice with colleagues across other disciplines (desirable)
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients
• Proactive, commercial and solutions-focused approach

• collaborative
• strong communication
• proactive problem-solving
• drafting and negotiating contracts
• JCT contracts
• NEC contracts

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