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Non-Contentious Construction Associate Lawyer

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Your new firm
This leading Top 100 client has an established construction practice with a national reputation and is now keen to recruit a non-contentious construction solicitor to join their growing team in either Bristol or Exeter.
Your new role
This fantastic role will offer you exposure to a broad non-contentious construction caseload acting for both public and private sector clients right from the outset. You will be working on construction and infrastructure related work in a range of sectors, including residential, commercial development, renewable energy and more. With an enviable client base, you will enjoy high quality work, working alongside directory-rated partners, all with the benefit of living in the Southwest.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have trained and worked for a leading regional or national firm and be ready for the opportunity to build your career on a fantastic foundation. You will need to have gained experience in assisting with large and complex transactions. With excellent technical and communication skills along with a strong client-facing attitude, this role offers the chance to join a leading construction powerhouse.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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What you'll get in return
Working with an established and collegiate team, you will enjoy excellent ongoing training in specialist areas allowing you to further grow and the opportunity to develop your Construction career on an excellent footing.
With flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time lawyer, and those already in the Southwest or those looking to relocate to the Southwest in the near future.


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