Commercial Litigation Senior Solicitor

Simpson Judge; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm is seeking a Senior Solicitor with 5+ years' experience in commercial dispute management. The role is based in Bristol with a hybrid working arrangement. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in legal documentation, client communication, and networking. The firm offers an attractive salary of up to £72,500, generous leave, and flexible working conditions as part of its commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

25 days holiday + additional leave

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Bonus structure

Flexible working

Childcare vouchers

Professional Development

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualified experience handling commercial disputes.
• Confident in building professional relationships through networking.
• Proactive and collaborative in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of commercial disputes.
• Provide strategic advice on dispute resolution.
• Draft litigation documents and conduct legal analysis.

Skills

Commercial dispute management

Client communication

Legal documentation drafting

IT literacy

Networking skills

Education

Solicitor qualification (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.
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