Associate/Sr Associate-Procurement Litigation-5-8 PQE-Bristol

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance (Vitality)

Generous pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Minimum 25 days holiday (+5)

Job summary

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales seeks a solicitor for Associate/Senior Associate role in Bristol within its Procurement Litigation team. 5-8 years PQE in procurement/public/commercial litigation is required.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and engagement with major corporates, central government and NHS bodies on complex disputes. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload including High Court litigations, procurement risk, judicial reviews, IP and

Qualifications

• 5-8 years PQE in procurement/public/commercial litigation
• Strong knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills
• Confidence supervising junior lawyers
• Ability to build relationships with clients and intermediaries
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage projects
• Commercial and practical approach

Responsibilities

• Advise on and manage a varied caseload of procurement and commercial disputes
• Handle contentious procurement matters and High Court litigation
• Provide procurement risk management and strategic advisory services
• Involve in judicial review and complex IT/infrastructure disputes
• Assist with injunctive relief and corporate litigation
• Support IP, defamation, confidentiality, and other contracts disputes
• Collaborate with commercial, corporate and public law teams
• Maintain high professional standards and compliance

Skills

5-8 years PQE in procurement

Public procurement law expertise

High Court litigation experience

Excellent drafting skills

Supervising junior lawyers

Client relationship building

Project management

Proactive/Commercial mindset

Business development interest

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate - Procurement Litigation - 5-8 Years PQE - Bristol

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid working with full flexibility)

Salary: £70,000 to £95,000

A leading national commercial law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate (5-8 years PQE) to join its highly regarded Procurement Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a top-ranked, award winning department advising major corporates, central government, local authorities and NHS bodies on complex procurement and commercial disputes. The team is known for its high-quality work, collaborative culture and strong reputation across the legal directories.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for advising on and managing a varied caseload of procurement and commercial disputes, including:

• Contentious procurement matters and High Court litigation
• Procurement risk management and strategic advisory work
• Judicial review
• Complex IT and infrastructure disputes
• Claims for injunctive relief
• Corporate litigation (including breach of warranty and shareholder disputes)
• Contentious IP
• Defamation and harassment matters
• Breach of confidentiality claims
• Commercial contract disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• Working closely with colleagues across commercial, corporate and public law litigation
• Supporting a collaborative and ambitious team culture
• Maintaining high professional standards and compliance

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 5-8 years PQE in procurement litigation, public law litigation or commercial litigation
• Strong knowledge of public procurement law, including the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023
• High Court litigation and dispute resolution experience
• Excellent drafting skills and strong legal analysis
• Confidence supervising junior lawyers
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and intermediaries
• Excellent project management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• A practical and commercial approach
• Motivation, organisation and a proactive mindset
• Confidence working directly with clients
• Interest in business development
• Strong financial management of client matters

Benefits

• A supportive and intellectually stimulating work environment
• Clear career progression pathways
• Recognition for high-quality work and client service
• Hybrid working with no fixed office-day requirements
• Private medical insurance (Vitality)
• Generous pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Minimum 25 days holiday (plus option to buy 5 more)
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*