Contentious Construction Senior Associate – Bristol

Overview

Senior contentious construction lawyer sought for a top-50 UK law firm with a leading construction practice. You will handle high-value disputes across energy, utilities, transport, and real estate, working alongside experts to grow the contentious offering. The role blends complex litigation, ADR, and advisory work, with substantial client contact and junior-team leadership. It offers a collaborative culture, hybrid working, and long-term career development in a prestigious environment. This is a chance to shape high-profile disputes and advance client relationships from day one.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working model offering flexibility
• Excellent benefits package
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Investors in People Platinum
• Best Law Firm to Work At (recognised multiple years)

Responsibilities

• Litigation in the Technology & Construction Court
• Adjudications, domestic and international arbitration
• Pre-action protocols
• Strategic troubleshooting and advisory work across the project lifecycle
• Mediation, expert determination and other industry-specific procedures
• Develop and manage junior lawyers
• Contribute to business development and client relationship growth

Key requirements

• 8+ PQE in contentious construction
• Strong track record in complex, high-value disputes
• Proficient across multiple dispute resolution methods
• Ability to autonomously manage a demanding and varied caseload
• Experience supervising or developing junior lawyers
• Willingness to contribute to business development and client relationships
• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or Scotland

• client relationship management
• leadership and mentoring
• effective communication
• construction litigation
• adjudication
• domestic and international arbitration

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