Contentious Construction Solicitor

Company: JMC Legal Recruitment
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

In Bristol, join a leading international law firm’s Construction Disputes team to handle high-value, complex matters across the contractual chain. You will work on technically challenging disputes before the Technology and Construction Court, as well as arbitrations, adjudications, and mediations with an international dimension. The role offers City-level calibre work outside London, combining standout remuneration with a high-quality, cross-border practice. You will contribute to a team tackling defects, delays, professional negligence and high-profile cladding cases, shaping outcomes for top clients.

Pay / Benefits

  • excellent benefits

Responsibilities

  • Manage a range of construction disputes including defects, delay and disruption, payment disputes, professional negligence, terminations, fire safety and cladding cases
  • Represent clients in TCC litigation, arbitration, adjudication and mediation
  • Engage in international disputes across multiple jurisdictions
  • Collaborate with a team of experienced construction disputes lawyers and specialists
  • Develop and deliver high-quality advisory and litigation strategies for high-value matters

Key requirements

  • 2-7 PQE
  • Experience handling serious construction disputes
  • Background in TCC litigation, arbitration, adjudication or mediation
  • Willingness to relocate to Bristol while maintaining London-calibre work
  • Strong understanding of construction contract disputes and industry practices
  • TCC litigation
  • arbitration
  • adjudication
  • mediation
  • construction disputes

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Posted: October 7th, 2026