Solicitor – Contentious Construction – Bristol – 4+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol (with hybrid flexibility)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £55,000 to £80,000 + Bonus

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Contentious Construction Solicitor with 4+ years’ post-qualification experience to join its growing Construction team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile disputes and complex construction matters within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of contentious construction matters, including:

• Contract breaches, professional negligence claims, and delay disputes
• Drafting and negotiating JCT, NEC, FIDIC, and bespoke construction contracts
• Advising on procurement strategies, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Acting in adjudications, arbitrations, mediations, and TCC litigation
• Collaborating with colleagues across real estate, banking, corporate, and dispute resolution teams
• Conducting legal research and managing case documentation
• Supporting business development and client relationship initiatives
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to internal training

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 4+ years PQE in construction law (UK-based)
• Strong experience in contentious construction matters
• Solid understanding of JCT, NEC, FIDIC contracts and related documentation
• Exposure to adjudication, arbitration, mediation, and TCC litigation
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to legal advice
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with mentoring experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Benefits
The firm offers:

• High-quality work on complex and high-value construction disputes
• Exposure to both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Clear career progression pathways and professional development support
• A collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Business development opportunities and thought leadership involvement
• Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.