Litigation Solicitor / Associate – Taunton – Taunton

Chadwick Nott; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Litigation Solicitor or Associate to join a highly regarded dispute resolution team in Taunton. The role involves handling a varied caseload of commercial and private client disputes and working alongside senior solicitors on larger cases.

You should be a qualified solicitor with 2-4 years PQE and at least 12 months' experience in litigation, with excellent communication and client-relations skills, and the ability to manage your own files within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 2-4 years' PQE.
• At least 12 months' experience handling litigation matters.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Commercially aware with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.
• Confident managing own caseload within a larger team.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload while supporting senior lawyers on larger, more complex matters.
• Handle a varied mix of commercial and private client disputes.
• Involve in business development, networking and profile-raising activities.

Skills

PQE 2-4 years

Litigation experience

Client relations

Job description

Litigation Solicitor / Associate - Taunton

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Litigation Solicitor or Associate to join a highly regarded dispute resolution team based in Taunton.

Our client is a well-established national law firm with a strong reputation, recognised in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners across numerous practice areas.

This role offers the chance to join a sizeable and experienced litigation team, working alongside leading lawyers on a broad range of contentious matters for both commercial and private clients.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to strengthen their litigation expertise and build a long-term career within a supportive and ambitious team.

You will enjoy a varied caseload spanning a wide range of commercial and private client disputes, with responsibility for managing your own matters while also supporting senior lawyers on larger, more complex cases.

Work is likely to include:

• Commercial litigation and contractual disputes
• Partnership and shareholder disputes
• Property-related disputes
• Contentious probate and inheritance disputes
• Professional negligence matters
• Debt recovery and business-related claims
• General dispute resolution matters for businesses and individuals

Alongside fee-earning work, you will have the opportunity to become actively involved in business development initiatives, networking and profile-raising activities across the region.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor ideally with 2-4 years' PQE
• At least 12 months' experience handling litigation matters
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Commercially aware with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
• Confident managing your own caseload while working collaboratively as part of a larger team

Most importantly, you will be someone who enjoys contentious work, demonstrates initiative and sound judgement, and is eager to continue developing both your technical expertise and professional reputation.

Why Join?

• Join a recognised national law firm with an outstanding reputation in the legal market.
• Work within a highly ranked litigation team recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
• Exposure to a broad, high-quality and intellectually stimulating caseload.
• Clear opportunities for progression and career development.
• Work alongside experienced Partners and senior litigators.
• Comprehensive learning and development programmes.
• Supportive and inclusive culture.
• Hybrid working and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Taunton, Somerset