Commercial Dispute Resolution Senior Associate

Chadwick Nott; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm is seeking a Senior Associate for their Commercial Dispute Resolution team. This hybrid role offers flexibility in work location and exposure to a diverse caseload, including mediation and litigation for a wide variety of clients. The ideal candidate will have solid dispute resolution experience and a client-focused approach while benefiting from a supportive and inclusive team culture.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Inclusive team culture

Strong internal support and mentoring

Tailored benefits including medical and dental

Social and networking events

Qualifications

• Solid experience in dispute resolution.
• Comfortable running independent matters.
• High standard of service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Advising on contractual and professional negligence disputes.
• Managing a diverse caseload including commercial litigation.
• Involvement in mediation and alternative dispute resolution.

Skills

Dispute resolution experience

Client-focused approach

Teamwork

Business development

Cross-office collaboration

Job description

Commercial Dispute Resolution Senior Associate
Bristol, Bath or Swindon

We're working with a highly regarded regional firm looking to grow its Commercial Dispute Resolution team with the addition of a Senior Associate to join them with the flexibility of being based in either their Bristol, Bath or Swindon office.

For the right individual, our client can also consider hiring at the Salaried Partner level.

With the flexibility of hybrid working, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and genuinely welcoming team.

The role offers exposure to a broad and high-quality caseload acting for a diverse mix of clients - from corporates and SMEs to family-owned businesses. You'll be advising on a range of commercial disputes and litigation matters, including:

• Contractual disputes between businesses
• Professional negligence claims
• Commercial litigation
• Mediation and ADR
• Business development and client relationship management

The ideal candidate will bring solid dispute resolution experience and a confident, client-focused approach. You'll be comfortable running your own matters and contributing to team workstreams, while maintaining a high standard of service delivery.

You'll also be involved in cross-office collaboration across the wider dispute resolution practice, so there's real scope to broaden your experience and profile.

What's on offer:

• Hybrid working and flexible office locations (Bristol, Bath, or Swindon)
• A warm, inclusive team culture
• Access to strong internal support and mentoring
• A varied client base and real involvement in business development
• A range of tailored benefits including private medical, dental, health checks and more
• A lively calendar of social and networking events

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.*