Senior Associate Solicitor – Bristol

Chadwick Nott; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott seeks a Senior Associate Solicitor to join a Property team in Bristol. You will regularly run cases from inception through ADR or trial and oversee colleagues doing the same.

The role requires deep property litigation experience, including mediation, nuisance, trespass and boundary disputes, with supervision of junior fee earners. The ideal candidate will be qualified to conduct litigation, with strong communication skills and a solid grasp of the SRA Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• Experienced litigator with strong property litigation expertise including mediation and ADR.
• Essential experience managing nuisance, trespass and boundary disputes, and easements/rights of way.
• Qualified and authorised to conduct litigation with ability to supervise junior fee earners.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail and knowledge of the SRA Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Run cases from inception through ADR or trial, while supervising colleagues doing the same.
• Guide strategy and deliver high-quality outcomes in property litigation matters.
• Provide technical supervision to junior fee earners and contribute to performance improvement.

Skills

Litigation expertise

Property litigation

Mediation & ADR

Team supervision

Communication

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Job title: Senior Associate Solicitor
Location: Bristol
Salary: £50,000 – £65,000
PQE Level: 3 – 9 PQE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

We are delighted to be working with a national business, to recruit a Senior Associate to join a Property team, where you’ll regularly run cases from inception through ADR or trial, while also overseeing colleagues doing the same.

You will be an experienced litigator with strong expertise across all areas of property litigation, including mediation and alternative dispute resolution. Essential experience includes; managing nuisance, trespass and boundary disputes, along with claims involving easements and interference with rights of way. You’ll confidently assess cases, guide strategy, and deliver high quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate will be qualified and authorised to conduct litigation, with the ability to provide technical supervision to junior fee earners.

Strong written and verbal communication, excellent attention to detail, and a clear understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct are essential. A willingness to use and develop Management Information to support performance improvement is also highly valued.

*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: £50000 – £65000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol