Solicitor – Construction Disputes

Bristol, UK – Top 100 Law Firm – Competitive Salary

Yolk Recruitment are working alongside a Top 100 Law Firm with offices in London, Bristol and the South West. Since 2015 the Construction team at this Firm has grown from strength to strength and boasts one of the largest Construction Disputes teams operating regionally outside of London.

This Firm regularly competes with their counter parts in the London market and a great opportunity to get involved with National and International projects. There is no ceiling to your career development at this firm and a fantastic opportunity awaits for a Solicitor to work alongside high net worth clients.

This Firm prides itself on promoting a healthy and flexible work life balance for its staff. Our client operates a successful Business Skills Academy in which they encourage their staff to be front and centre in increasing their own Business Development brand.

This is what you’ll be doing

As a Solicitor specialising in Construction Disputes, your duties will include:-

  • Managing a portfolio of contentious construction, energy, infrastructure and project matters.
  • Provide strategic advice to clients on dispute resolution including adjudication, litigation and arbitration.
  • Building and developing a strong client base.
  • Assisting and supporting the development of junior members of the team.

    • This is what you’ll bring to the Team Ideally you will have a minimum of four years PQE.

    You will be a team player who will thrive in an environment where cross-collaboration across multiple offices is encouraged.

    You will be someone who can grow the contentious construction practice playing an active role in the team’s success. You will play a leading role in building capacity across the wider team.

    You are expected to demonstrate how in your current role you have begun to engage with new clients whilst expanding existing relationships.

    You will be an active participant in a variety of business development opportunities within regional and national networks.

    This is what you’ll get in return

  • 28 days annual leave and a sabbatical which can be taken every five years
  • Option to purchase and sell holidays
  • Flexible package tailored to you
  • Private medical insurance
  • Opportunity to get involved with the Firm’s CSR programme

    • Are you interested in this position?

    If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on 07458 142 713 or alternatively send your CV

    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.