Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol is seeking a Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitor with at least three years of post-qualification experience. This role offers a collaborative environment and flexible hybrid working arrangements, focusing on managing a varied caseload for corporate and SME clients. The firm emphasizes career development and provides a comprehensive benefits package tailored for work-life balance.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Health checks

Flexible working

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution.
• Strong experience in handling contractual disputes and ADR methods.
• Excellent client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of commercial dispute resolution matters.
• Advise on risk management and alternative dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with clients to develop legal strategies.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Dispute resolution

Risk management

Client management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Bristol

Salary up to £65k

Yolk Recruitment is delighted to support this exciting opportunity for a Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join a highly regarded law firm in the South West. This is a fantastic role for an ambitious solicitor with at least three years of post-qualification experience looking to develop their career within a dynamic and collaborative environment. You will work with a broad range of clients, including corporates, SMEs, and family-run businesses, handling a varied caseload of commercial disputes.

This firm offers a flexible hybrid working model, a welcoming team, and excellent career development opportunities. If you're passionate about dispute resolution and want to be part of a progressive and supportive firm, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

This is what you will be doing:

As a Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitor, you will:

• Manage a diverse caseload of commercial dispute resolution matters, including contractual disputes and professional negligence claims.
• Advise businesses on risk management, dispute avoidance, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including mediation.
• Work closely with clients to develop tailored legal strategies that align with their commercial objectives.
• Play a key role in business development, helping to grow the department's client base and maintain strong relationships with referrers.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple offices to deliver exceptional legal services.

The experience you will bring to the team:

To be successful as a Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitor, you will need:

• A minimum of 3 years' PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution.
• Strong experience in handling contractual disputes, professional negligence claims, and ADR methods.
• Excellent client management skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach to dispute resolution and risk management.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team across multiple locations.

This is what you will get in return:

• A competitive salary in line with experience.
• Hybrid working with flexibility to work from home and across offices in Bath, Bristol, or Swindon.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, dental insurance, health checks, and more.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing and forward-thinking firm.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're a driven Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitor or Associate looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more! Apply now to join a forward-thinking firm by contacting Oliver Coodye.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.