Commercial Litigation Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Solicitor (1-5 PQE) for their Commercial Litigation department. The role offers the chance to manage varied commercial disputes while collaborating with experienced colleagues. The firm values work-life balance, providing hybrid working arrangements and numerous benefits like bonuses and holidays.

Benefits

Bonus structure

Career development tailored to you

At least 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance policy

Discounted legal services

Enhanced leave options

Qualifications

• Experience in handling a caseload from inception to completion.
• Personable and friendly attitude with a motivation for career success.
• Background working in regional or national law firms on complex disputes.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of commercial disputes with supervision.
• Prepare for and attend court hearings, mediations, or arbitrations.
• Support business development through networking and client relationships.

Skills

Commercial disputes

Teamwork

Business development

Education

Qualified solicitor or equivalent

Job description

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Simpson Judge

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bradley stoke, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Solicitor 1-5 PQE

Department: Commercial Litigation

Hours: Full Time, permanent

Location: Bristol, Hybrid.

Job Reference: CWS444

THE FIRM

Top 100 Law firm | Award winning | Legal 500 | Regional | Complex rewarding high value work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage your own caseload (with the correct supervision) of commercial disputes such as professional negligence claims, breach of contract matters, warranty disputes, and issues arising out of corporate acquisitions. The team regularly advises on shareholder and director disputes, as well as claims involving misrepresentation and other business-related disagreements. Acting for a wide range of clients, including SMEs, business owners, and professional services firms
• Working closely with colleagues across commercial, corporate, and property teams on crossover matters
• Preparing for and attending court hearings, mediations, or arbitrations
• Liaising with barristers, experts, and other professionals
• Supporting business development through networking, content, or client relationships
• Keeping accurate time records and ensuring good file management

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent
• Background of working in other regional, national or leading law firms on complex disputes
• Able to handle your own caseload from inception to completion with minimal to no supervision
• Personable, friendly and a team player attitude with motivation to drive the department and your own career to success.

IN RETURN

• Bonus structure
• Career development – tailored to you.
• At least 25 days holiday + bank holiday + Christmas off + buy or sell 1 week
• Life assurance policy
• Additional enhanced leave.
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements with a focus on work life balance.
• Discounted legal services
• Loads more!

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