Non-Contentious Construction Partner – Bristol

Join a leading Top 100 UK law firm with a strong national presence and an outstanding reputation across its practice areas. Regularly recognised by Legal 500 as a top-tier firm, the business is known for its high-quality work and collaborative culture.

The Role

An exciting opportunity for an ambitious Non-Contentious Construction Partner to join and help shape a highly regarded, growing team.

This is a strategic hire, offering the chance to take a leading role in developing the practice while working on high-quality, complex matters alongside well-respected practitioners.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Leading and growing a non-contentious construction offering
• Advising on a broad range of construction and development matters
• Building and strengthening long-term client relationships
• Driving business development and identifying new opportunities
• Collaborating with colleagues across offices and complementary practice areas
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members

Candidate Requirements

We’re looking for a commercially-minded senior lawyer with the expertise and ambition to grow a successful practice.

You will ideally demonstrate:

• Significant experience in non-contentious construction law
• Around 8+ years’ PQE, although strong candidates outside this range will be considered
• A strong track record of client development, ideally with a following or referrer network
• Excellent technical ability combined with commercial awareness
• Proven business development skills and a clear vision for growth
• Strong relationship-building and client management capability

Why Join?

• Work within a highly ranked Legal 500 team with national recognition
• Be part of a Top 100 UK firm with a strong, established brand
• Play a key role in shaping and growing a successful practice
• Access high-quality, varied and complex work
• Join a firm that genuinely values work-life balance and flexible working
• Supportive, inclusive culture where individuals are empowered to succeed

If you’re a driven construction lawyer ready to step into (or continue at) Partner level and make a real impact, this is an excellent opportunity to take your career forward within a forward-thinking, well-respected firm.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk