Partner – Dispute Resolution – Bristol – Bristol

Chadwick Nott; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Leadership opportunities

Strong cross-office networks

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is partnering with a leading Top 100 law firm to appoint a senior Dispute Resolution Partner in Bristol. The role offers hybrid flexibility, with a salary of £100,000 to £130,000 per annum, dependent on client following and business plan.

The role involves growing the practice across Bristol and the Southwest, delivering high-quality work, and leading a team within a collaborative national framework.

Qualifications

• Senior dispute resolution experience with a proven client following.
• Ability to win new business and grow client base.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Commercially focused with strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver high-quality, profitable work on own matters.
• Build and deepen relationships with clients and referrers.
• Set clear service scopes, pricing structures, and fee arrangements.
• Provide commercially focused advice across disputes.
• Lead business development and generate new work.
• Expand network of clients and intermediaries.
• Mentor and manage a small team and drive performance.

Skills

Client relationships

Business development

Leadership

Dispute resolution

Job description

Partner – Dispute Resolution – Bristol
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £100,000 to £130,000 (dependent on client following and business plan)

A leading Top 100 law firm is seeking an experienced Dispute Resolution Partner to join its expanding Bristol office. This senior appointment is ideal for a lawyer with an established client following and a clear growth strategy. The role offers the opportunity to shape and develop the firm’s dispute resolution presence across Bristol and the wider Southwest, working within a high-performing and collaborative national team.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in driving the growth of the Dispute Resolution practice, with responsibilities including:

• Managing and delivering high-quality, profitable work on your own matters
• Building and deepening relationships with clients and referrers
• Agreeing clear service scopes, pricing structures, and fee arrangements
• Providing commercially focused advice across a broad range of disputes
• Contributing to and implementing the departmental business plan
• Leading business development initiatives and generating new work
• Expanding your network of clients, intermediaries, and referrers
• Developing internal relationships to increase cross-referrals
• Supervising, coaching, and delegating effectively within the team
• Understanding departmental KPIs and contributing to performance targets
• Keeping up to date with legal and sector developments and shaping strategy

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a senior dispute resolution specialist with:

• A credible business plan and demonstrable client following
• Experience in partnership, shareholder, and company disputes (desirable)
• Strong client management and relationship-building skills
• A proven track record of winning new business
• The ability to lead, mentor, and manage a small team
• Commercial awareness and a strategic mindset
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service

Benefits

The firm offers:

• A progressive, collaborative, and supportive working environment
• High-quality work with major commercial clients and SMEs
• Clear leadership opportunities and influence over team strategy
• Strong cross-office networks across the South West, Thames Valley, and London
• Hybrid working arrangements
• A culture focused on shared success and long-term growth

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*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: £100000 – £130000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol