Senior Associate Supervisor - Contract Disputes - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Group Income Protection

Group Legal Protection

European Motor Assistance

Home Emergency Assistance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Discounts Hub

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Bristol is recruiting a Senior Associate Supervisor to lead the Contract Disputes team within Volume Litigation. The role blends technical supervision with light caseload management and offers a clear leadership pathway in a busy, supportive environment.

You will oversee a sub-team handling Small Claims Track and Fast Track matters, may manage up to 10 disputes, and contribute to strong client service while mentoring junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with strong Contract Law background.
• Experience handling Fast Track matters independently.
• Proven people management or supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised, assertive and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical supervision of a sub-team handling Small Claims Track and Fast Track matters.
• Manage a small caseload of up to 10 consumer and commercial disputes.
• Assess prospects of success and advance claims through Civil Courts.
• Negotiate and litigate on Fast or Intermediate Track matters.
• Mentor and develop junior colleagues; ensure quality and consistency.
• Support department performance and service delivery targets.

Skills

Contract Law

Civil Procedure

People Management

Communication skills

Organised

Problem Solving

Independent Working

Team Collaboration

Litigation Experience

Fast Track Experience

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Senior Associate Supervisor - Contract Disputes - Bristol

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (Hybrid)

Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 (DOE)

A period of positive business growth has created a new opportunity for a Senior Associate Supervisor within the Contract Disputes team, part of the wider Volume Litigation Department. This role combines technical supervision with light caseload management and offers a strong leadership pathway within a busy, supportive litigation environment.

The Role

As a Senior Associate Supervisor, you will oversee the technical supervision of a small sub team handling Small Claims Track and Fast Track matters. You may also manage a small caseload of up to 10 consumer and commercial contract disputes of Fast or Intermediate Track value.

Responsibilities include:

• Assessing prospects of success for consumer and commercial contract claims
• Acting for claimants and defendants on Fast and Intermediate Track matters
• Negotiating and litigating claims through the Civil Courts, including trial where required
• Delivering exceptional client service and clear, empathetic legal advice
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior colleagues
• Ensuring quality, consistency and compliance across your team's caseload
• Supporting departmental performance, throughput and service delivery targets

This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum number of office days per week. Full time or part time (minimum 4 days per week or equivalent hours) is available. The position is based in Bristol, a short walk from Temple Meads station.

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with:

• Strong background in Contract Law and Civil Procedure
• Experience running Fast Track matters independently
• Previous people management or supervisory experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised, assertive and customer focused approach
• Ability to identify complex issues and propose practical solutions
• Confidence presenting expert legal advice clearly and empathetically
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Benefits

The organisation offers a generous reward and benefits package, including:

• 27 days holiday, plus option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme with enhanced contribution options
• Group Income Protection and Group Legal Protection
• European Motor Assistance
• Home Emergency Assistance
• Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle to Work
• Access to an Employee Discounts Hub with thousands of retail offers
• Discounted gym memberships at over 3,000 UK gyms
• Sports & Social Club with subsidised events and activities

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

The organisation welcomes applications from candidates with transferable skills and encourages applications even if not all criteria are met. 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 to 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, culture or any 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.