Non Contentious Construction Associate / Senior Associate (5+ PQE) – Bristol
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 (depending on experience)

A leading national commercial law firm is seeking a Non Contentious Construction Associate or Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Construction team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high value, complex transactional construction matters within a nationally recognised practice.

The Role
You will join a market leading construction team advising on major UK projects across sectors including education, housing, government, health, leisure, highways and energy. Responsibilities include:

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on construction and project documentation (JCT, NEC and bespoke forms)
• Advising on professional appointments, collateral warranties and security documents (performance bonds, PCGs)
• Providing clear, commercial advice on risk allocation and bespoke contractual solutions
• Managing transactions from instruction to completion, coordinating with clients, funders, in house counsel and project stakeholders
• Keeping up to date with legal and market developments and contributing to know how, training and client briefings
• Building strong client relationships and supporting business development initiatives

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

• 5+ years’ PQE in non contentious construction
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating JCT/NEC contracts and related documentation
• Familiarity with collateral warranties, performance bonds and parent company guarantees
• A commercial, pragmatic approach to risk and client advice
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
• Confidence managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build long term client relationships
• A collaborative, team focused mindset
• An interest in the construction sector and the work of regional and national clients
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to engage in BD and networking

Career prospects are excellent, with the team continuing to grow and clear pathways for progression.

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• A supportive, people focused culture
• Tailored learning and development programmes
• Clear progression and promotion pathways
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension scheme
• 25 days’ holiday (plus option to buy 5 more)
• Life assurance and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme

How to Apply

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

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

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