Join one of the UK's leading Construction teams, working directly with industry-leading Partners on some of the largest and most interesting contentious projects in the UK.

Set yourself apart from the competition, enjoying long term development and prosperity whilst operating at the market forefront.

The Firm

Top 100 and Tier 1 ranked across numerous legal verticals; they are considered a go-to for both national and international commercial entities in both the London and national market, owing to their legal acumen, quality of service and unrivalled reputation within the market.

The firm is 450 strong, based across 4 offices with a high percentage of staff rising through the ranks as home-grown nurtured talent; this is evidenced by the ample number of internal promotions that lead to Partnership.

Consistently receiving praise and accolades nationally, the firm is regarded as a Legal 500 Leading Firm, ranked by Chambers UK, and one of The Times Best Law firms in the UK to name a few.

Focusing solely on commercial law, the firm strides in com­mercial, corporate, property, finance, regulatory, employment and litigation. All teams appreciate the importance of longstanding partnership with clients, razor-sharp market insight and commerciality, with this mindset resulting in the firm sitting firmly at the top of the ladder across all metrics.

Closer to home in Bristol, the numerous teams and the overall firm often receives media attention due to work they undertake, how their staff are nurtured and for the investment put back into the community.

The firm has a fundamental commitment to all people, with a mantra of being "People-focused" in everything that they do. Their aspiration for individual excellence allows staff to immediately work towards their personal career goals with the firm's full support.

Fee earners work in balanced, forward-thinking and collaborative teams, with support from those more senior to hand, coupled with Paralegal and technological support to aid in your time being used effectively.

The Role

3 PQE Contentious or Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer to join Bristol Top 100 in support of Local Governance

Considered as one of the leading Local Governance teams outside of London, your caseload will be high value and comprise of complicated instructions from local authorities, NHS Trusts and housing associations.

You will have ongoing exposure to the construction industry, including numerous developers, funders, and contractors, with recent projects involving a £20 million PFI Highways dispute and panel appointment for one of the largest infrastructure investors in the world.

By inheriting a busy and diverse caseload, you will expand upon your legal expertise daily, whilst working closely with colleagues at all levels as required to work collaboratively.

Your success will culminate in ongoing career progression aligned with your goals; your influence will be felt from day one in terms of input towards the strategic decisions made by the department.

Owing to the nature of the work and trusting relationships in place with clients, you will foster, nurture and manage current and future relationships whilst having a real desire to engage and network to further your own and the firm's reputation and exposure.

The opportunities to develop into leadership, or focus on more niche areas of law will be immediately apparent via dedicated ongoing mentoring from Partners.

Owing to the structure, balance and technology utilised by the team, you will have the means to work from home.

The Requirements

• 3 PQE within Construction as an Associate, or 5 PQE to join at Senior Associate level in contentious or non-contentious matters

• Exceptional technical experience, demonstrated by success in previous roles

• Experience in dealing in large settlements owing to the nature of work

• Willingness to work in collaboration with colleagues at all levels, mentoring those more junior.

• Displaying commercial awareness, coupled with social intelligence and interest in building interpersonal relationships.

Salary and Benefits

The firm is committed to providing an evolving benefit package, those benefits include but are not limited to;

• Competitive salary, applicable to regular and ongoing reviews

• Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Xmas

• Income Protection

• Private Medical Insurance

• Company Pension

If you wish to discuss the role in confidence further, whilst also discussing the broader market if you are considering a move now or in the future, please call Carl on 0117 422 0318.