Construction Disputes Solicitor / Associate (1-5 PQE) – Bristol

Company: Chadwick Nott
Apply for the Construction Disputes Solicitor / Associate (1-5 PQE) – Bristol
Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

In this role, you will handle a broad, high-value construction disputes caseload within a renowned team. You’ll work with leading partners on complex matters across healthcare, local government, housing associations, and major projects. The position offers hybrid, flexible working and a collaborative culture with strong mentoring. You will contribute to ongoing growth and provide strategic legal advice to diverse clients while pursuing challenging, high-profile work.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salary
  • strong benefits package
  • hybrid working
  • flexible hours
  • mentoring and senior support
  • friendly and inclusive environment

Responsibilities

  • Manage a varied caseload of construction dispute resolution and advisory matters
  • Handle complex contentious work including final account and loss & expense claims
  • Address defects disputes and disputes on PFI/PPP and major projects
  • Engage in high-value adjudications and litigation
  • Provide strategic legal advice to developers, funders, contractors and public sector bodies
  • Support business development to grow the national construction practice

Key requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor with 1-5 PQE in construction disputes
  • Experience in PFI/PPP or major projects disputes is desirable but not essential
  • Strong drafting, analytical and client handling skills
  • Ambitious and proactive with appetite for high-profile work
  • Open to both full-time and part-time roles
  • ambitious
  • proactive
  • strong client handling
  • construction disputes
  • advisory and strategic legal advice
  • drafting and analyzing complex dispute documents

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Posted: October 17th, 2026