Associate/Sr Associate-Non-Contentious Construction-Bristol

Company: Chadwick Nott
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will support a leading Bristol construction team on high-value projects across infrastructure, housing, healthcare and the public sector. You work within a large, national team advising developers, contractors, funders and public bodies, contributing to complex, high-profile transactions from day one. You’ll shape commercial outcomes through strong drafting, risk allocation and project structuring, while collaborating across disciplines. This is a career-building opportunity in a supportive, ambitious environment with clear progression. You’ll be at the heart of projects that shape communities across the UK, delivering practical legal solutions and impactful outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Drafting and negotiating construction contracts (JCT, NEC, bespoke agreements)
  • Advising on professional appointments, collateral warranties, and security documentation
  • Managing transactional matters from instruction through to completion
  • Providing commercially focused advice on risk allocation and project structuring

Key requirements

  • Strong non-contentious construction experience
  • Excellent drafting skills
  • Proactive, solutions-driven mindset
  • Enjoy client interaction, teamwork and working on innovative projects
  • client interaction
  • teamwork
  • proactive problem-solving
  • construction contract drafting
  • familiarity with JCT and NEC
  • professional appointments, collateral warranties, security documentation

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Posted: October 2nd, 2026