Construction Solicitor

A fantastic opportunity to join our friendly and dynamic construction team in bustling Bristol. Here at VWV we're passionate about our construction offering and now looking to bring in a solicitor with ideally around 2 or more years' post qualified experience in this area. (Please note we will consider candidates outside of this level).

Although significant in size with just over 500 employees and four offices in Bristol, Birmingham, London and Watford, the first thing you'll notice about us is our close-knit and friendly culture. We enjoy a reputation not just for excellence but also for being a firm of "thoroughly good eggs" - a winning combination that ensures a working day here at VWV is based on honesty, collaboration and warmth.

The role

Our well- geared Bristol based team comprises 2 Partners, 2 Senior Associates, 2 Solicitors, a Trainee and a Paralegal. You'll be bright and engaging and looking to take on a broad range of high quality work across a variety of sectors including waste, infrastructure, higher education, health and commercial property development.

And it's this variety here at VWV that really sets us apart. With clients in so many interesting and diverse sectors, no two days are the same. So if you're looking for a broad range of high quality work in a supportive environment, this could be your next role. Whether your expertise falls across both contentious and non-contentious matters or purely contentious or transactional, provided you have a passion for your subject and a professional approach, then we would love to hear from you.

A good proportion of your work will involve working with other teams on projects and in this way you'll find the role to be sociable and interactive. This collaborative working enables us to provide our clients with the seamless "one stop shop" service for which, here at VWV we are renowned, and it's so entrenched in our culture that it’s one of our core values.

Our reputation

Our team is ranked in Chambers and Partners 2023 ("Chambers") for the South West and here is what they say:

"VWV has a noteworthy team with particular experience in the education sector representing a wide range of schools and universities, while also acting for local authorities, funders and contractors. The firm handles contentious matters as well as non-contentious, complemented by additional knowledge of insurance and procurement issues."

The team is headed up by Huw Morgan, (Partner) who together with Jason Prosser (Partner) is recognised by Chambers as a Notable Practitioner.

Where will I be working?

At VWV we have a truly unique and engaging culture that we hold dear. We work hard but we also love to have fun and we recognise that it's the social interaction between us that really embeds our culture. Whilst recent times have proved we can work effectively as a business from home, we're currently working to a hybrid model of office and home working.

Whilst it's your experience and enthusiasm that for us are key, we'd ideally like you to work from our Bristol office for at least part of the week. In this way, you'll benefit first-hand from our warm and friendly culture that no advert can do justice! We are of course happy to discuss any specific requirements of hybrid working with candidates on an individual basis.

Why choose us?

There are so many reasons to stop and explore us further. We're known for our friendly and welcoming culture where teamwork and collaboration is key. There's no pigeon-holing or glass ceilings here, just a professional yet relaxed culture where you can finally be yourself. We invite you to watch this short video on the right hand side to see what our own people have to say about us.

Here at VWV, we can offer an exciting array of benefits and are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We're striving to create an environment where everyone, regardless of background, can reach their full potential. If you require any special adjustments to be made in order to be considered for this vacancy please call our recruiter as we're happy to make the necessary adjustments and allowances.

Not sure whether to apply?

It's more than likely you'll have one or two questions on the role or firm before you feel happy to apply. If so, please contact me, Jannica Seccombe, Lawyer Resourcing Lead, in complete confidence on 07500 109783 or [email protected] and I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.