Construction Associate Director – Bristol

Overview

As Associate Director in Chadwick Nott’s Bristol office, you will lead non-contentious construction work across the energy sector, shaping EPC, EPCM and O&M contracts for renewables and energy projects. You’ll guide negotiations, manage stakeholders, and contribute to the growth of a national energy-focused practice. You will work with developers, funders and operators on major energy infrastructure. This role offers a path to senior leadership and a chance to build a specialist practice in a fast‑growing area.

Pay / Benefits

• structured, award-winning career development programme
• clear progression pathways
• high quality clients and early responsibility
• regular assessment and feedback
• robust technical training and tailored skills development
• reward based on contribution and potential rather than PQE

Responsibilities

• Lead and negotiate complex construction agreements (FIDIC, NEC, EPC, O&M) for renewables and energy storage
• Draft and negotiate EPC, BOP, supply and O&M contracts
• Lead negotiation meetings and supervise junior lawyers
• Provide procurement advice and legal project management
• Coordinate with energy regulation, planning, real estate and project finance teams
• Support clients through delivery, contract management, variations and defects
• Work on national energy and infrastructure projects as part of cross-functional teams

Key requirements

• Significant experience managing complex non-contentious construction matters
• Strong experience negotiating FIDIC, NEC, EPC and O&M agreements
• Confidence leading negotiations and supervising junior lawyers
• Experience on multi-party matters, especially within project finance structures
• High motivation and genuine interest in energy, renewables and infrastructure
• Commitment to developing sector expertise and contributing to practice growth

• strong motivation
• confidence in leadership
• client stakeholder management
• FIDIC
• NEC
• EPC

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