Contentious Construction Partner
- Employer
- JMC Legal Recruitment
- Location
- England, Bristol
- Salary
- £110000 - £140000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
- Closing date
- 10 Feb 2025
- Reference
- BBBH55729
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- Vacancy Type
- Barristers, Private Practice
- Experience Level
- Partner
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Construction
- PQE
- Partner
Job Details

Partner - Contentious Construction | Firm Wide | Bristol
The Firm:
This leading national law firm is widely regarded for its excellence in various sectors, including construction, healthcare, and local government. With a reputation for providing exceptional service across the UK, the firm is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
The firm's culture emphasizes community engagement, sustainability, well-being, and diversity, with regular events, talks, and initiatives to support these values. The firm has recently been recognized as 'Law Firm of the Year' at the Law Society Legal Awards and 'Best Law Firm to Work For' by The Times in 2023.
Its construction team is known for its deep industry knowledge and strong commercial awareness, providing proactive legal advice. With offices across the UK, the firm offers a flexible working model that empowers employees to work where they perform best, balancing individual needs with team collaboration.
The Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an established Contentious Construction Partner to join and help lead a highly successful and growing team. Based in Bristol, you will have the chance to work on high-profile construction disputes, including claims related to final accounts, defects, and PFI/projects.
Your role will be central to the strategic direction of the contentious construction practice, working alongside respected partners and leading practitioners. You will have access to a diverse and challenging caseload involving a range of clients, from local authorities, NHS Trusts, and housing associations to developers, funders, and contractors.
As a senior leader, you will be responsible for nurturing and extending existing client relationships, developing new business opportunities, and driving the continued growth of the contentious construction practice. A key focus of the role will be engaging in business development activities and ensuring the team's continued success. You will also be responsible for mentoring junior colleagues and helping shape the future direction of the team.
The Ideal Candidate:
- At least 8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in contentious construction
- Proven track record in managing high-value construction disputes and strong client relationships, ideally with a degree of following
- Strong business development skills and the ability to grow and manage a client base
- Excellent technical skills, with a commercial and strategic mindset
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-focused environment while contributing to the overall strategic goals of the practice
- Experience in mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to their professional development
What's on Offer:
- Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- A collaborative and supportive work environment, promoting a healthy work-life balance
- Clear routes to continued career progression, including partnership opportunities
- Access to leading legal professionals and next-generation Partners
- Opportunities for involvement in pro bono and charitable initiatives
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Contentious Construction Partner to join a leading national law firm, working on some of the most complex and high-value construction disputes available. If you are looking to further your career in a firm that values your expertise and provides tangible support for your growth, this role is for you.
To Apply:
Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
The firm is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information, and all applications will be handled in accordance with their recruitment privacy notice.
Company
JMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.
We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.
What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.
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