Commercial law firm in Bristol is looking to recruit a Construction lawyer of 0 to 2 years’ PQE to undertake both contentious & non-contentious matters. This position offers an opportunity to broaden your knowledge and progress your career in a supportive team environment. You will work alongside senior members of the team acting for both public and private sector clients across the construction supply chain, primarily on the employer/client side. Your workload will consist of matters relating to high-value and often high profile regional and national developments across a broad range of sectors including healthcare and infrastructure, real estate development, real estate finance, consumer brands, renewable energy and high net worth individuals. The work will be varied and often fast-paced, providing an exciting and stimulating working environment, in which you will be well-supported by colleagues. The successful candidate will join a busy team and their day-to-day work will include:
Contentious work:
• Advising in relation to pre-action, adjudication, litigation and arbitration;
• Assisting with all stages of dispute resolution including mediation and in the TCC;
• Reviewing contracts and documents and advising clients in relation to resolution of disputes both during and following the completion of construction projects;
• Preparation of correspondence with clients, opponents, adjudicators, Courts etc;
• Assisting with the instruction of barristers and experts.
Non-contentious work:
• Reviewing and advising on contract terms proposed to our clients including preparation of due diligence reports;
• Drafting and negotiating contracts, appointments and ancillary documents primarily using JCT and NEC contracts, as well as IChemE, MF/1 and bespoke forms.
If you are newly-qualified you will have undertaken a seat in Construction law and if you are already qualified you will currently specialise in Construction law.
