Associate - Commercial Disputes - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Generous benefits package

Hybrid working arrangements

Supportive culture with wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Bristol is seeking an Associate in Commercial Disputes to work on complex matters involving media and information law. The role offers a competitive salary between £70,000-£90,000 plus bonuses. Key responsibilities include managing commercial disputes and providing advice on reputational issues, with opportunities for early responsibility and client exposure. The firm promotes a collaborative culture and offers a structured career development programme.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales.
• Strong High Court commercial litigation experience.
• Demonstrable experience in media and information law.

Responsibilities

• Act at all stages of complex commercial disputes.
• Advise on reputational issues and crisis management.
• Support clients on cyber incident response.

Skills

High Court commercial litigation experience

Experience in media and information law

Strong analytical skills

Ability to deliver clear advice

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Overview

Associate - Commercial Disputes - Bristol
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid working available)
Salary: £70,000-£90,000 (plus bonus and comprehensive benefits package)

A highly respected national law firm is seeking an Associate to join its leading Commercial Disputes team in Bristol, specialising in media and information law. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high profile, fast paced matters involving reputation management, crisis response and complex commercial litigation for major corporates, fast growth businesses and high net worth individuals.

The Role

You will undertake a genuinely mixed practice across commercial disputes and media/information law, including:

• Acting at all stages of complex commercial disputes for UK and international clients
• Advising on reputational issues and crisis management, including pre publication media queries and business critical investigations
• Advising on online reputation issues, including notice and takedown and intermediary liability
• Acting for publishers and broadcasters on defamation, privacy and other information law matters
• Advising data controllers on data protection complaints, contentious DSARs and related claims
• Supporting clients on cyber incident response and follow on litigation or regulatory issues
• You will work closely with senior lawyers while also receiving early responsibility and direct client exposure.

Candidate Requirements

This role is ideal for a solicitor who:

• Is qualified in England & Wales
• Has strong High Court commercial litigation experience, including case management, disclosure, witness evidence and trial preparation
• Has demonstrable experience in media and information law (e.g., defamation, privacy, breach of confidence, data protection disputes or reputation management)
• Ideally has experience of urgent applications, interim remedies or injunctive relief
• Ideally has experience or strong interest in online content issues, takedown requests, platform liability or social media related disputes
• Ideally has some exposure to cyber incident response
• Brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment and the ability to deliver clear, commercial advice
• Enjoys fast paced, sensitive work and is comfortable handling urgent matters
• Values working within a collaborative, ambitious and supportive team
• Is keen to contribute to business development and build their professional network

Career Development

The firm offers a structured, award winning career development programme, including:

• Clear expectations and progression pathways
• High quality work with early responsibility
• Regular feedback and assessment from experienced colleagues
• Robust technical training and tailored skills development
• Progression based on contribution and potential rather than PQE alone

Benefits

The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Generous benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangements
• A supportive, inclusive culture with strong wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a range of internal networks and interest groups

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you\'d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Olivia Reed
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

Note: The firm states it is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is only a guideline.