We are a growing team led by two partners, which is at the heart
of the Bristol office and one of the founding teams when the office
was opened in 2018.
This is a genuine opportunity to work on national and
international construction, engineering and renewables projects as
part of the global Projects & Construction group.
The Bristol team is a dynamic, energetic and prides itself on
providing commercially astute and legally sound advice on national
and international disputes.
Our team works for national and international clients within the
domestic and international arenas. We work closely with colleagues
from our Manchester, Newcastle and London offices.
Hybrid work: minimum of two days per week in the office, with one
day as a core team day
In addition, the role provides
opportunity to access an exceptional range of personal and
professional development opportunities within Clyde & Co,
including our legal delivery academy, in-house talent programmes
and the Global Associate Programme (GAP), which provides the
opportunity to spend time working from our international offices.
Recent examples of GAP participants from the Bristol office
includes time spent alongside our teams in offices such as Hong
Kong, Santiago and New York City.
The Role / Key Responsibilities
Exciting and unique opportunity to work in ambitious and growing
team, which is part of global group.
This is a predominantly dispute-focussed role, involving
supporting the team, or working directly with a partner in relation
to: dispute advisory and avoidance work; adjudication; high court
litigation; arbitration and alternative dispute resolution forums,
including mediation, DAB/DRB and expert determination/early neutral evaluation.
The wider national team will be able to
offer some transactional experience and work in major projects and
development sectors.
Requires a genuine team player who can
integrate into a busy, supportive, and friendly national team.
Requires an ability to build strong
client relationships and carry out business development activities.
Essential Skills & Experience
We are looking for a junior associate,
ideally with between 0 and 3 years PQE.
Experience in construction, engineering
law, with some energy experience preferred.
Qualified as a solicitor or barrister in
England & Wales.
Willingness to work cross-office and
across the globe.
Be prepared to
A commitment to working on national and
international projects from a Bristol base and be prepared to
immerse themselves in the commerciality of the industry.
Analytical and logical approach with a
high level of attention to detail.
A can do, positive attitude and a
willingness learn about the industry and go the extra mile for our clients.
The right candidate will display strong
technical skills and initiative as well as confidence in handling a
full and varied caseload. They will be a strong communicator, with
excellent attention to detail.
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, helping organisations
successfully navigate risk and maximise opportunity in the sectors
that underpin global trade and commercial activity and enable global
prosperity, namely: insurance, aviation, marine, construction, energy,
trade and natural resources. Globally integrated, we offer a
comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services
and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across
the world. We are committed to
operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and
inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it
serves and provides an environment in which everyone can realise their
potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its
communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable
partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment
including through a commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the
setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets. The firm has 490 partners, 2400
lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5500 people overall in nearly 70
offices and associated offices worldwide.
Our Values
Our values are the principles that
guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and
strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:
Work as one
We are a globally connected team of talented people
who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with clients
We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver
unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of
everything we do
Celebrate difference
We help each other to be at our best and believe our
differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly We
seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising
that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth
Role Competency Requirements
Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal and
professional development opportunities for our people enabling them to
be highly effective in their current role as well as assisting them to
fulfil their career aspirations.
The competencies are used to inform all aspects of career
development. They vary across levels and different business areas and
fall under the following areas:
Technical Excellence
Technical legal expertise: the knowledge of the law and ability to
apply it
Research: the ability to conduct research effectively and apply it commercially
Managing legal processes: the ability to ensure all legal
processes are followed efficiently and effectively
People and Team
Guiding individual performance and development: develops the
skills of self and others
Teamwork and collaboration: working cooperatively and effectively
with others
Leadership: creating high performing teams
Client Relationships and Business Development
Building business relationships: establishing, maintaining and
using relationships to create and develop business opportunities
Commercial thinking: understanding the commercial drivers
Cross-selling and business development
Finance and Practice Management
Finance management and understanding of the business
Project management: ensuring projects are delivered
Knowledge sharing
Personal Effectiveness
Communication
Clarity of thinking
Personal contribution
This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde
& Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with
the changing needs of the business.
