Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Simpson Judge; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Solicitor to join their Commercial Litigation team in Bristol. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of complex commercial disputes, including professional negligence and breach of contract cases. With a focus on collaboration across various teams and a commitment to career development, this position promises a rewarding career path. Enjoy a hybrid working model that emphasizes work-life balance, alongside generous holiday allowances and a supportive work environment. If you're ready to take your legal career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Bonus structure

Career development tailored to you

At least 25 days holiday

Life assurance policy

Hybrid working arrangements

Discounted legal services

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent with experience in commercial disputes.
• Ability to manage own caseload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of commercial disputes with supervision.
• Prepare for and attend court hearings and mediations.

Skills

Commercial Litigation

Professional Negligence Claims

Breach of Contract

Corporate Acquisitions

Client Relationship Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Base pay range

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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