Sr Associate/Legal Director – Construction – Bristol – Hybrid

Company: Chadwick Nott
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead and advance a high-profile construction practice, handling complex disputes for a premier client base. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic advisory and dispute resolution, while mentoring junior lawyers and helping drive growth. The position offers hybrid working, a collaborative culture, and clear opportunities for career progression. You will shape the practice’s future by leading high-value matters and developing client relationships.

Pay / Benefits

  • flexible hybrid working
  • career progression
  • supportive culture

Responsibilities

  • Advise on adjudication, mediation, arbitration and litigation matters
  • Manage complex, high-value construction disputes from inception to resolution
  • Support property, corporate and finance teams on construction-related issues
  • Lead business development and strengthen client relationships
  • Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to strategic development of the team

Key requirements

  • Extensive experience in contentious construction matters
  • Proven leadership and mentoring abilities
  • Ability to drive business development and growth of the practice
  • Strong client relationship management
  • Experience with cross-functional collaboration on construction issues
  • collaborative
  • commercial mindset
  • mentoring and coaching
  • adjudication
  • mediation
  • arbitration

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Posted: October 1st, 2026