Senior Associate - Construction Disputes - Bristol - 8+ PQE

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.

*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.*