Commercial Litigation Associate

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Career development

Job summary

You will join Yolk Recruitment Ltd in Bristol as a Commercial Litigation Associate, handling a broad range of disputes for commercial and corporate clients under senior guidance.

You will manage your own caseload while collaborating with Partners on complex matters, developing client relationships and contributing to the team's growth. This role offers a supportive environment and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in general commercial litigation.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive and pragmatic approach to resolving disputes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied range of commercial disputes from instruction to resolution.
• Manage own caseload while supporting senior colleagues on complex matters.
• Build and maintain client relationships with clear, commercially focused advice.
• Contribute to business development and the growth of the team.
• Balance autonomy with collaboration under senior guidance.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Analytical drafting

Written and verbal communication

Client relationship building

Prioritisation under pressure

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate

Location: Bristol
PQE: Associate level (commercial litigation experience required)
Salary: Competitive

Yolk Recruitment is working with a highly regarded national law firm to recruit a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its established team in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded litigator looking to take the next step in their career, joining a collaborative team handling a broad range of complex and high-quality disputes for commercial and corporate clients.

You'll manage your own caseload while working alongside experienced Partners and colleagues on larger, more complex matters. With a strong reputation in the market and a supportive team environment, this role offers an excellent platform to develop your expertise, build client relationships and progress your career.

The Role

You'll be involved in a varied range of commercial disputes, including:

• Contractual disputes and professional negligence claims.
• Banking and financial disputes.
• Intellectual property and defamation matters.
• Fraud and procurement disputes.
• Partnership and shareholder disputes.
• Managing your own caseload from initial instruction through to resolution.
• Supporting senior colleagues on complex, high-value and large-scale litigation.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through clear, commercially focused advice.
• Contributing to business development initiatives and the continued growth of the team.

The role offers a balance of autonomy and collaboration, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your work while benefiting from the guidance and experience of senior lawyers.

About You

We're keen to hear from solicitors who have:

• Experience in general commercial litigation.
• Strong technical, analytical and drafting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive and pragmatic approach to resolving disputes.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• A strong commitment to client service and developing lasting relationships.
• Commercial awareness, initiative and a genuine enthusiasm for litigation.
• The ambition to develop their profile and build a long-term career within a successful disputes team.

You'll be someone who enjoys working collaboratively but is also confident taking responsibility for your own matters.

The Firm

You'll be joining a well-established national law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice to businesses and organisations across a range of sectors.

The firm places real emphasis on its people, offering a supportive and inclusive working environment where individuals are encouraged to develop their strengths, build their careers and maintain a positive work-life balance.

With flexible working, ongoing learning and development, and a collaborative team culture, this is an opportunity to join a firm that values both professional excellence and individual contribution.

What's on Offer?

• High-quality commercial litigation work.
• Exposure to complex disputes and experienced senior lawyers.
• A varied caseload with opportunities to take ownership of matters.
• Supportive team environment and ongoing career development.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Interested?