Commercial Litigation Associate - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Wellbeing and benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Bristol is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join a well-regarded national law firm. You will handle a varied caseload across commercial disputes while developing your practice and profile within a collaborative, high-performing team.

You'll work alongside recognised specialists, manage your own cases, and have opportunities for progression in a supportive environment, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Solid commercial litigation experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proactive and commercially minded approach.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong client relationship skills and commitment to exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload while supporting senior lawyers on larger matters.
• Contribute to business development and strengthen client relationships.
• Work across a broad range of commercial disputes including corporate and commercial issues.
• Develop your practice and profile within a collaborative team.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Communication skills

Client relationships

Prioritisation

Commercial awareness

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate - Bristol

Join a highly regarded commercial litigation team within a leading UK law firm. Working alongside recognised specialists, you'll handle a broad range of complex disputes for commercial and corporate clients while developing your own practice and profile.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious litigation lawyer looking to build your career in a collaborative, high-performing environment with genuine opportunities for progression.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload while supporting senior lawyers on larger and more complex matters across a varied range of commercial disputes, including:

• Contract disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• Banking and finance litigation
• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Fraud matters
• Intellectual property disputes
• Defamation claims
• Procurement disputes

Alongside fee-earning work, you'll be encouraged to contribute to business development initiatives, strengthen client relationships, and play an active role within a supportive and collegiate team.

Candidate Requirements

• Solid commercial litigation experience
• Strong technical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• A proactive and commercially minded approach
• The ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Strong client relationship skills and a commitment to exceptional service

Why Join?

This opportunity is with a well-established national law firm with a strong reputation across the UK. With offices nationwide and numerous Legal 500-ranked practice areas, the firm is recognised for delivering high-quality legal advice across both business and private client services. The commercial litigation team is particularly well regarded and handles a diverse range of high-value and complex disputes.

Benefits include:

• High-quality and varied dispute resolution work
• Clear career development opportunities
• Ongoing learning and professional development
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Comprehensive wellbeing and benefits package

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.