Construction Solicitor - Bristol - 1-3 Years PQE

Construction Solicitor - Bristol - 1-3 Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 (depending on experience)

A leading national law firm is seeking a Construction Solicitor (1-3 PQE) to join its highly regarded and expanding Construction team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high value, complex and nationally significant projects across a wide range of sectors including health, housing, education, regeneration and major infrastructure.

You will join a market leading non contentious construction practice, with the opportunity to develop specialist expertise while working alongside highly ranked partners and senior lawyers. Candidates with a mixed (contentious/non contentious) background who are keen to move towards non contentious work are also encouraged to apply.

The Role
You will work on a broad range of high quality matters, including:

• Advising on construction and engineering contracts (JCT, NEC and bespoke forms)
• Supporting major development, regeneration and capital projects
• Drafting and negotiating appointments, warranties, bonds and related documentation
• Advising government departments, NHS Trusts, local authorities, housing associations and private developers
• Working on large scale national programmes including hospitals, housing schemes, education projects and infrastructure delivery
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex matters while developing your own caseload

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

• 1-3 years' PQE in construction (non contentious or mixed)
• Strong drafting and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a busy, high performing team
• Interest in developing specialist expertise in non contentious construction
• Experience coordinating advice with colleagues across other disciplines (desirable)
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients
• A proactive, commercial and solutions focused approach

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A supportive, friendly and highly collaborative team culture
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• High quality, complex national project work
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
• Comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance, pension, bonus scheme and wellbeing support
• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and responsible business initiatives

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
📧 oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
📞 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.

*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.*