Senior Associate – Construction Disputes – Bristol – 8+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol (Hybrid)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £95,000 to £125,000 (reflecting the top end of the regional market for senior talent)

A leading national law firm with a top tier reputation in the UK legal market is seeking an experienced Construction Disputes Senior Associate (8+ PQE) to join its Bristol office. This opportunity sits within a firm consistently ranked Tier 1 in Legal 500 and Band 1 in Chambers UK, renowned for its market leading construction practice, exceptional culture and commitment to high quality, complex work.

The Role
You will join a highly respected Construction & Engineering disputes team, acting on major contentious matters across sectors including energy, utilities, transport, real estate and infrastructure. Responsibilities include:

• Leading on construction related litigation, adjudication and arbitration
• Acting on high value disputes in the Technology and Construction Court
• Managing adjudications, expert determinations and mediations
• Providing strategic troubleshooting advice throughout the project lifecycle
• Handling domestic and international arbitration matters
• Supporting major infrastructure and energy clients on complex disputes
• Taking a lead role in supervising junior lawyers and contributing to team development
• Building and strengthening client relationships as part of your progression toward senior leadership

This is a standout opportunity for a senior lawyer looking to step into a role with genuine influence, autonomy and visibility within a top ranked national practice.

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

• 8+ years PQE in contentious construction disputes
• Experience handling complex, high value and multi party matters
• Strong understanding of adjudication, arbitration and TCC litigation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage a demanding and varied caseload with confidence
• A proactive, commercially minded approach
• Experience supervising and developing junior colleagues
• A track record of effective matter management and business development
• Registration with the SRA

Why This Firm?
This opportunity sits within a firm known for:

• Top tier Legal 500 and Chambers rankings
• A genuinely collaborative, people first culture
• High value, complex and career defining work
• A hybrid working model that supports work–life balance
• Industry leading training, development and progression
• Recognition as one of the best law firms to work for in the UK, year after year
• A reputation for excellence that attracts some of the strongest legal talent in the market

This is the kind of environment where senior lawyers thrive — combining excellence, autonomy and a supportive culture.

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 welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.