Construction Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor

Opportunity: Construction Associate / Senior Associate Solicitor (4+ Years PQE)

Location: Bristol (Hybrid & Flexible Working)

Salary: Competitive + Performance Bonus

Opportunity:

Not every construction opportunity offers the chance to join a growing office, work alongside a highly respected partner hire from a leading Bristol practice and help shape the future of a developing team within an established international firm.

This opportunity does.

An award-winning international law firm is looking to appoint a Construction Associate or Senior Associate to join its expanding Bristol team. The firm has built an excellent reputation across the UK and internationally, earning consistent recognition in both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, while maintaining a collaborative, approachable culture where people are supported to develop and succeed.

This is an exciting time to join. The Bristol office continues to grow steadily and strategically, with significant investment in the construction offering. You'll work closely with an experienced Construction Partner on a broad range of high-quality matters, gaining exposure to excellent clients while having the opportunity to make a real impact on the future growth of the team.

Whether you're feeling ready for more responsibility, looking for a broader mix of work or simply interested in joining a firm where you can build a long-term career, this is a role that offers genuine opportunity.

What You Will Be Doing:

You'll advise a diverse client base across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters, working alongside experienced colleagues on complex, high-value and commercially focused instructions.

The role offers excellent variety and the opportunity to develop your expertise across the full spectrum of construction law.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Advising on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts and related documentation
• Supporting clients on development, infrastructure and commercial projects
• Advising on disputes through negotiation, adjudication, mediation, arbitration and litigation
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple practice areas and offices
• Supporting the continued growth and success of the Bristol construction team

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor or Lawyer with 4+ years PQE in construction law
• Experience of contentious and non-contentious construction work or an interest in developing expertise across both areas
• Strong technical skills and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• A collaborative and proactive approach
• Ambition to develop your career within a growing and highly regarded team

What Is in It for You?

• Private healthcare and wellbeing support
• Enhanced annual leave + your birthday off
• Additional leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Employee assistance and financial wellbeing support
• Volunteering opportunities and charity initiatives
• Regular team events and recognition programmes
• Lifestyle benefits including cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes
• Genuine opportunity to help shape and grow a developing Bristol practice

Interested in finding out more?

I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation to discuss the team, the work and what makes this opportunity different from other construction roles currently on the market.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.