Commercial Litigation Senior Solicitor

Simpson Judge Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior Solicitor with experience in commercial litigation. The role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary up to £72,500. Responsibilities include managing disputes, drafting legal documents, and supporting team development. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of post-qualified experience and strong networking skills. Benefits include 25 days holiday, a bonus structure, and enhanced pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days holiday + additional leave

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Bonus structure

Flexible working

Childcare vouchers

Staff Wellbeing programme

Professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualified experience as a Solicitor or equivalent.
• Strong background in commercial disputes.
• Confident in relationship building and networking.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial disputes and provide strategic advice.
• Draft and prepare litigation documents.
• Conduct legal analysis to support case strategies.
• Communicate proactively with clients.
• Support business development and team mentoring.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

IT literacy

Networking skills

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Job Title: Senior Solicitor 5PQE +

Department: Commercial Litigation

Salary: up to £72,500

Hours: Full Time

Location: Bristol, Hybrid, 3 days a week in the office. The firm values true work life balance. Flexible hours and other arrangements can be discussed.

Job Reference: CWS514

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a wide range of commercial disputes, including contract, corporate, professional and insolvency-related matters.
• Provide clear, strategic and commercially driven advice on dispute resolution, litigation risk, and settlement options.
• Draft and prepare litigation documents, including pre-action correspondence, pleadings, witness statements, applications and settlement agreements.
• Conduct legal and factual analysis of contracts, financial records, corporate documents and expert evidence to support case strategy.
• Communicate proactively with clients, providing regular updates, guidance and risk-focused recommendations.
• Contribute to the wider team’s success by providing support on complex cases and helping supervise, mentor and develop junior members of the team.
• Support business development through maintaining client relationships, networking and contributing to firm initiatives.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Ideally you will be at least 5 years post qualified as a Solicitor or equivalent (England & Wales) with a strong background handling a wide range of Commercial disputes. (higher and lower PQE will also be considered).
• IT literate – experience using case management systems.
• Keen to contribute to the firm’s growth and confident in building relationships through proactive networking.
• A collaborative, ambitious, and proactive professional eager to grow in a friendly, inclusive, and team-oriented environment.

IN RETURN

• 25 days holiday + additional leave + option to buy more
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Bonus structure
• Flexible working
• Childcare vouchers + other vouchers and subscriptions
• Staff Wellbeing programme
• Professional Development.
• Loads more

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk or apply below