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Contentious Construction Solicitor NQ - 3 PQE
Job Posted: 10 hours ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South West
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Contentious Construction Solicitor NQ - 3 PQE
DOE ~ £45K - £65K
Full Time. 9-5.
Bristol, hybrid ideally 3 days in a week (flexible)
We're looking for a Construction Solicitor to join a national legal 500 firm specialising in construction disputes. This role offers the chance to handle a diverse caseload, from straightforward matters to complex, high-value disputes, across multiple sectors. With mentoring, and a supportive team environment, this position is ideal for someone looking to grow their expertise and advance their career in construction law.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage a varied caseload of high-quality construction disputes, including multimillion-pound matters, acting for developers, contractors, housebuilders, housing associations and consultants. Work spans sectors including housing, infrastructure, renewables, healthcare, education, retail, and specialist facilities, covering issues such as defects, delays, extensions of time, liquidated damages and loss/expense.
Advise on complex adjudication and litigation (including Pre-Action Protocol work) and provide strategic, practical dispute resolution solutions, including mediation, with an emphasis on early resolution.
Experience Required:
Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales), ideally with experience handling construction disputes or a construction training seat (contentious).
Strong interest in contentious work, adjudication, and litigation.
Commercially aware, able to provide practical, client-focused advice
Confident managing a caseload under minimal supervision.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
Ambitious to learn and progress within construction law.
In Return:
Join a firm genuinely committed to employee satisfaction and career progression. Work within a supportive national team offering mentoring, and structured career development.
Benefit from professional development support, including study leave and financial assistance for additional qualifications, and ongoing learning alongside Legal 500-ranked lawyers.
Enjoy a collaborative, approachable culture with colleagues at all levels, and gain exposure to high-quality construction disputes to build your sector expertise.
Performance-related bonus with achievable targets.
Pension, life assurance, income protection, and private healthcare.
Up to 30 days (min 26 + bank) annual leave plus bank holidays, with buy/sell option.
Hybrid working and flexible hours (recommendation: 3 days in-office though the firm is an advocate for work life balance.).
Wellbeing initiatives including gym, yoga, meditation, mental health support, and employee assistance programmes.
Regular staff socials and networking events.
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