At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse construction cases and lead a dynamic team in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join a respected national law firm with a focus on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, profit share, private medical insurance, and 28 days holiday.
- Other info: Embrace ongoing professional development and a strong focus on wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in construction law while enjoying hybrid working and a supportive culture.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with experience in construction and team supervision.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 95000 £ per year.
A well regarded national law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its expanding Construction team in Bath. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly respected practice, supporting a diverse client base across Education, Charity, Business and wider sectors. The team has seen significant recent investment and growth, making this an exciting time to join.
The Role
- Managing your own caseload of non contentious and contentious construction matters
- Supervising and delegating work to junior team members
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients
- Ensuring all clients receive an exceptional standard of service
- Working collaboratively across the wider firm
- Upholding firm standards, procedures and core values
- Supporting business development initiatives, including seminars, networking and pitches
- Engaging in ongoing learning and contributing to internal and external training sessions
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with strong experience in both contentious and non contentious construction work
- Experience supervising junior colleagues
- Ideally dual qualified in law and construction (e.g., MRICS, MCIOB or similar)
- Strong interest in business development and client engagement
- Ability to demonstrate breadth of experience across construction and infrastructure
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Ability to perform well under pressure and manage a busy workload
Desirable
- Experience working within the Education, Charity or Public Sector funding environments
- Specialist ADR qualifications (arbitration, adjudication) and/or membership of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
- Experience in delivering workshops, seminars or training
Reporting
The successful candidate will report to the Head of the Dispute Resolution team.
Benefits
The firm offers an excellent benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary
- Profit share scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee benefits platform
- 28 days' holiday plus UK bank holidays
- Additional CSR day annually
- Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
- Strong focus on wellbeing, development and work-life balance
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential discussion about your next career move, please contact: Olivia Reed Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Senior Associate - Construction - Bath - Hybrid Working in Somerset employer: Chadwick Nott
Chadwick Nott is an exceptional employer that prioritises both professional growth and a supportive work culture. As a Private Client Partner in Dorset, you will enjoy the autonomy to manage your own caseload while receiving mentorship opportunities to develop junior lawyers, all within a diverse and inclusive environment that values high-quality client service.
