Non-Contentious Construction Associate (Bristol)

Overview

In this Bristol-based role you will support the non-contentious construction practice, advising on legislation and contract practice while drafting and negotiating key agreements. You’ll collaborate across offices in a friendly, inclusive team that values flexible working. You’ll tackle contract drafting, negotiations, and collateral instruments on diverse projects, with a chance to engage in energy-related work. This is an opportunity to shape outcomes for a broad client base within a supportive firm culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Dental cover
• Health checks
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Social and networking events

Responsibilities

• Advise on construction legislation and practice
• Draft and negotiate JCT and NEC contracts with bespoke amendments
• Prepare and negotiate professional consultant appointments
• Draft and negotiate collateral warranties, bonds, and guarantees
• Apply strong contract law knowledge and dispute resolution processes
• Engage with energy projects experience as a desirable, not essential

Key requirements

• Solid experience in non-contentious construction law
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Comfort collaborating with colleagues across offices

• Collaborative
• Self-motivated
• Adaptable
• Non-contentious construction law
• Drafting and negotiating JCT/NEC contracts
• Drafting collateral warranties, bonds, and guarantees

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