Senior Associate (Technical Supervisor) - Volume Litigation

Das Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Bristol is seeking a Senior Associate Supervisor to oversee the Contract Disputes team. This hybrid role involves supervising a sub-team, handling contract cases, and ensuring excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified Solicitor with a strong background in Contract Law and experience in managing Fast Track cases. The position offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package including 27 days holiday, Private Medical Insurance, and a Company Pension Scheme.

Benefits

27 days holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days

Private Medical Insurance

Company Pension Scheme with optional increased contributions

Group Income Protection and Legal Protection

European Motor Assistance

Home Emergency Assistance

Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to discounts through our Employee Discounts Hub

Opportunities to join our Sports & Social Club

Qualifications

• Strong background in Contract Law and Civil Procedure Law.
• Previous people management experience.
• Skilled in supervising, mentoring, and training junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical supervision of a small sub-team.
• Assessing prospects of success for contract claims.
• Negotiating and litigating claims through the Civil Courts.

Skills

Contract Law

Civil Procedure Law

Customer Service

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

People Management

Education

Fully qualified Solicitor or equivalent

Job description

These are exciting times at ARAG as we are experiencing positive business change and sustained growth across our Litigation teams. We now have a Senior Associate Supervisor opportunity in our Contract Disputes team within the Volume Litigation Department.

As a Senior Associate Supervisor in the Contract Disputes team, you will be responsible for the technical supervision of a small sub-team, primarily focusing on Small Claims Track and Fast Track matters. You may also handle a caseload of up to 10 consumer and commercial contract cases of Fast or Intermediate Track value, which will involve:

1. Assessing the prospects of success for contract claims involving consumer and commercial disputes, for claimants and defendants, of a Fast and Intermediate Track value, acting for clients.
2. Negotiating and litigating claims through the Civil Courts if necessary, up to trial.
3. Providing excellent customer service to clients of ARAG Law and supporting the team’s Senior and Principal Associate managers as required.

This is a hybrid role with a minimum of days per week in the office. You can work full-time or part-time (minimum 4 days a week or equivalent hours), based at our Bristol City Centre office.

We are seeking someone with a strong background in Contract Law and Civil Procedure Law, along with some previous people management experience. You will be a fully qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with experience managing Fast Track value cases. You should be skilled in supervising, mentoring, and training junior colleagues. The ideal candidate will be highly customer-focused, assertive, well-organized, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. You should be proactive in identifying complex customer issues and offering solutions, following correct processes, and capable of presenting legal advice clearly, accurately, and empathetically.

Additional information: Our team is passionate and enthusiastic about our work. We encourage independent thinking and ownership of responsibilities, and we seek individuals who share our ambition to make high-quality legal solutions accessible and affordable. Our staff are central to our success, and we promote flexible working and work-life balance. We offer a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package including:

• 27 days holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme with optional increased contributions
• Group Income Protection and Legal Protection
• European Motor Assistance
• Home Emergency Assistance
• Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to discounts through our Employee Discounts Hub, including gym memberships
• Opportunities to join our Sports & Social Club for events and outings

If you believe you are a good fit for this role and can demonstrate transferable experience, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every listed criterion.