Associate Supervisor - Contract Disputes

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

26 days holiday

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts hub

Sports & Social Club

Holiday entitlement

Résumé du poste

A legal firm is looking for an Associate Supervisor in Bristol to lead a growing Litigation team. This role involves providing technical supervision, managing contract disputes, and mentoring junior colleagues. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Contract Law, is a Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Practitioner, and brings relevant supervisory experience. The firm offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and hybrid working opportunities to ensure a work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Contract Law.
• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Practitioner.
• Experience running Fast Track cases.
• Previous supervisory or people management experience.
• Excellent communication, clear, empathetic and client-focused.
• Mentoring and training junior colleagues.

Responsabilités

• Provide technical supervision to a small team.
• Manage a limited caseload of consumer and commercial contract disputes.
• Assess prospects of success and advise clients.
• Negotiate settlements and litigate claims through the Civil Courts.

Connaissances

Contract Law

Civil Procedure Rules

Excellent communication skills

Mentoring and training

People management

Formation

Qualified Solicitor

CILEX Practitioner

Description du poste

Associate Supervisor - Contract Disputes

Location: Bristol (hybrid)

Hours: Full-time preferred, part-time considered (min. 4 days)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing Litigation team as an Associate Supervisor within the busy Contract Disputes department. This is a chance to combine hands-on casework with leadership responsibilities, working in a supportive environment that values quality, efficiency, and career development.

The Role

As Associate Supervisor, you'll:

• Provide technical supervision to a small team, ensuring high standards of case handling.
• Manage a limited caseload of consumer and commercial contract disputes (Fast and Intermediate Track).
• Assess prospects of success, advise clients, and act for both claimants and defendants.
• Negotiate settlements and litigate claims through the Civil Courts.

About You

We're looking for someone who brings:

• A strong background in Contract Law and solid understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Practitioner.
• Experience running Fast Track cases.
• Previous supervisory or people management experience.
• Excellent communication skills remaining clear, empathetic, and client-focused.
• Confidence in mentoring and training junior colleagues.

In Return

• Competitive salary and generous benefits package.
• 26 days holiday (plus option to buy 5 more).
• Pension scheme with enhanced contributions.
• Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts hub with thousands of retail partners and gym memberships.
• Sports & Social Club with discounted events and activities.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility to support work-life balance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role, manage interesting disputes, and be part of a team that values both professional excellence and personal growth.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

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.