Senior Associate Construction & Engineering, Bristol – 6+ PQE

Company: Chadwick Nott
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will support a top-tier construction and engineering practice from the Bristol office, handling strategic, complex matters across infrastructure, energy, transport, and redevelopment projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative legal solutions and build industry relationships. You will lead and mentor junior colleagues while developing business opportunities with clients. The position offers hybrid, flexible arrangements and a clear path for career development within a prestigious firm.

Pay / Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
  • Private medical insurance and enhanced pension contributions
  • Hybrid working model
  • Award-winning career development platform
  • Vibrant social and sports committees
  • Platinum-level Investors in People accreditation

Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead complex construction & engineering matters
  • Mentor junior colleagues and oversee teams
  • Collaborate with real estate, finance, corporate, and projects teams
  • Develop client relationships and contribute to sector groups
  • Support business development and BD initiatives across projects

Key requirements

  • 6+ years PQE in construction and engineering law
  • Proven ability to manage complex matters and lead others
  • Excellent interpersonal and client-handling skills
  • Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking
  • SRA registered lawyer
  • Experience in business development and mentoring juniors
  • interpersonal skills
  • client-handling
  • strategic thinking
  • construction and engineering law
  • business development
  • sector collaboration

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Posted: October 1st, 2026