Construction Lawyer - Bristol - 2+ Years PQE

Construction Lawyer - Bristol - 2+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (Hybrid working - 2+ days in office)
Salary: £70,000-£100,000 (realistic market range for Bristol construction lawyers with 2+ PQE)

A well regarded full service UK law firm is seeking a Construction Lawyer with 2+ years' experience to join its friendly and collaborative Bristol team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a top 100 firm, gaining exposure to a broad range of high quality contentious and non contentious construction matters across multiple sectors.

The Role
You will join a supportive and high performing construction team, working closely with Partners, senior lawyers, and junior colleagues. Your work will include:

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on standard and bespoke construction and engineering contracts (JCT, NEC, IChemE, IET, ACA)
• Handling a mix of contentious and non contentious construction matters
• Advising clients across sectors including waste, infrastructure, higher education, health, and commercial property development
• Supporting clients at all stages of the construction process, from early project planning to dispute resolution
• Working with developers, funders, investors, contractors, and consultants
• Managing a varied caseload with opportunities to take responsibility for complex and high value matters
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider firm to support commercial property transactions and major projects

The team is known for its strong reputation, high quality work, and close knit culture, offering a sociable and interactive working environment.

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a construction lawyer with:

• 2+ years' PQE (or equivalent experience) in construction law
• Experience across both contentious and non contentious matters, or a willingness to develop in both
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• A collaborative mindset and enjoyment of team based work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, positive, and engaging approach
• Confidence working with a wide range of clients and stakeholders

Working Arrangements

The firm operates a hybrid working model. For this role, you will spend at least 2 days per week in the Bristol office, supporting collaboration, team culture, and cross referral opportunities.

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A warm, inclusive, and genuinely friendly culture
• A professional yet relaxed working environment with no hierarchy or "airs and graces"
• A bespoke Learning Academy with structured career level programmes
• Clear pathways for progression and development
• A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and supporting individual needs
• A sociable workplace with regular opportunities to connect with colleagues

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

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

If you're enthusiastic about this opportunity but unsure whether you meet every requirement, you are encouraged to get in touch - potential and attitude are valued as highly as experience.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*