Salaried Partner-Non-Contentious Construction, Bristol

Overview

In this Salaried Partner role in Bristol, you will lead high‑value, non‑contentious construction matters within the Real Estate division. You’ll steer development projects, procurement strategies, and bespoke contracts while mentoring junior fee earners and nurturing key client relationships. The position prioritises business development, cross‑team collaboration, and thought leadership to grow a national construction practice. This is a senior, strategic role with a focus on delivering profitable outcomes and shaping the firm’s construction offering.

Pay / Benefits

• minimum 25 days holiday (plus up to 5 more)
• discretionary bonus scheme
• pension and life assurance
• private medical insurance
• cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Act as lead lawyer on complex, high‑value non‑contentious construction matters
• Advise on development projects, procurement strategies, and standard/bespoke construction contracts
• Supervise junior fee earners and ensure profitable, high‑quality file management
• Build and manage client relationships, including key account development
• Drive business development initiatives and expand into new sectors and markets
• Generate thought leadership and market insights to attract new opportunities
• Collaborate with the Head of Construction and Real Estate leadership to deliver the business plan
• Manage team performance against financial and non‑financial KPIs

Key requirements

• 8+ years PQE in non‑contentious construction law, ideally from a national or regional firm
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience
• Strong technical knowledge of construction law and procurement frameworks
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client‑facing skills
• Commercial acumen and a proactive approach to business growth
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to client service excellence

• leadership
• client-facing
• collaborative mindset
• non‑contentious construction law
• procurement frameworks
• drafting and negotiation

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