Senior Associate - Construction/Projects in Bristol

Are you keen to find an exciting new role where you will be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking, agile team? We help enterprises and individuals navigate change to find a positive future.We are a flexible, friendly and inclusive organisation with as clear a focus on fresh thinking as we have on growth and success. We value and nurture our people’s potential and inspiration and give them a creative, open and collaborative environment in which to develop a career and succeed.We believe that whatever your legal experience, you’ll find Michelmores different. From day one we encourage our people to forge relationships and expand their understanding and knowledge of areas that interest them - developing an understanding of commercial challenges and opportunities, rather than just knowing the law. We nurture creative and commercial thinking to help in your long-term career success - it mirrors our approach to ensuring the very best outcomes for our clients too.That’s why we’ve launched Michelmores Academy - our innovative skills development framework designed to support your career progression at every stage.Through a blend of core programmes and elective sessions, the Academy helps you build the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to deliver exceptional client service and drive sustainable growth. Whether you're attending live workshops or exploring our digital learning resources - including e-learning, podcasts, and best practice guides - you'll have the tools to grow professionally and personally.You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with peers across the Firm, expand your network, and benefit from mentoring relationships that support your long-term success.Right now, our highly regarded Construction team is looking for an experienced Senior Associate to join them, with a real focus on non-contentious work.Working alongside Partners Anna Wood, Ashley Pigott, Maria Greener and Managing and Senior Associates across the team, you will act for both public and private sector clients across the construction supply chain, primarily on the employer/client side. Your files will relate to high value and often high profile regional and national developments across a broad range of sectors including energy and infrastructure, health, education, commercial, and consumer brands.Our experienced Construction and Engineering practice advises regional, national and international clients on a wide range of issues across the supply chain providing first rate and solutions-driven advice at all stages from the outset of a project through procurement and beyond. Clients include owners and occupiers, developers, main contractors, project managers, members of the professional design team, funders and public sector authorities, at both local and central government level.On the transactional side, the practice complements the work of the Firm’s Commercial Development and Projects teams, particularly in relation to its developer and public sector clients, advising on the complexities of multi-million pound multi-stakeholder procurement on prestigious regional and national projects.The team also has a busy construction dispute resolution caseload including both employer and contractor-side cases, whether in adjudication, Pre-Action Protocol, TCC or arbitration proceedings.We take a flexible, agile approach to working patterns. As a team we agree together on the best working arrangements that will enable each of us to provide exceptional client service, to collaborate and connect with colleagues, and to achieve the right home/work balance.We are open to talking about flexible working and to empowering any candidate to put forward a flexible working pattern to meet their needs.We are looking for an ambitious lawyer, who has gained experience in a range of construction matters. At least 5 years' post-qualified experience in Construction and Engineering practice.Experience of advising and acting on a range of construction matters that align with the client and work types describe above.Extensive drafting and negotiating experience across a range of contract families including JCT, NEC, FIDIC, IChemE, Energy contracts including EPCs, O&Ms, Bespoke appointments and contracts and Ancillary documents (collateral warranties, bonds, PCGs etc)A genuine interest in promoting business development opportunities.The team works across various sectors and for funders, employers/clients, contractors and sub-contractors. A commercial, pro-active and professional approach to work.We embrace change and constantly evolve to meet our people’s diverse needs, in the same way that we help our clients to navigate and stay ahead of developments, to move forward together.Next Steps To apply please click here or if you would like to talk to someone about the role, please call Lisa Gater, Recruitment Business Partner, on 07355 677 986.Michelmores LLP is an Equal Opportunities EmployerWe do not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, marital status, age, religion, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation in the selection, recruitment and treatment of our staff.View our Inclusion and Belonging pages for more information.As part of our recruitment policy our candidates are subject to pre-employment screening checks. The Employee Screening Process includes DBS screening, adverse media checks, financial screening, and will also involve verification of employment history, your right to work in the UK and any relevant qualifications and memberships. If you would like further information around this, at this stage, please get in touch with our recruitment team (careers@michelmores.com)*No agencies please - any agency assistance will be via invitation only.