Senior Commercial Litigation Lawyer - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior Commercial Litigation Lawyer with over 5 years of experience to manage complex disputes and mentor junior colleagues. The role involves advising on a wide array of legal matters and developing client relationships. A competitive salary and a supportive work culture with hybrid options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee wellbeing programs

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in commercial litigation or equivalent experience.
• Confident and commercially minded.
• Management experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload and contribute to fee-earning work.
• Advise on contractual disputes and corporate acquisition issues.
• Supervise junior lawyers and support internal teams.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Client relationship building

Legal technology

Job description

Overview

Senior Commercial Litigation Lawyer - Bristol

Legal 500 ranked firm are looking for an experienced commercial litigator (5+ years PQE) to join their central Bristol team. If you're ready to take the lead on complex disputes, mentor junior colleagues, and play a key role in business development, this is a great opportunity to step into a senior role with real impact.

You'll manage your own caseload and contribute to the team's success through high-quality fee-earning work. The successful candidate can expect to advise on a wide range of matters including contractual disputes, corporate acquisition issues, professional negligence claims, insolvency, shareholder and director disputes, and alternative dispute resolution. You'll also collaborate with other departments offering joined-up advice across the firm.

Beyond the legal work, you'll be involved in supervising junior lawyers, supporting internal teams with litigation queries, and helping shape the department's marketing and business development strategy. This includes attending networking events and identifying cross-selling opportunities across the business.

This is a full-time role based in central Bristol, with part-time options considered. Hybrid working is available post-probation.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload and contribute to fee-earning work.
• Advise on contractual disputes, corporate acquisition issues, professional negligence, insolvency, and shareholder/director disputes.
• Handle or participate in alternative dispute resolution as appropriate.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide joined-up advisory services.
• Supervise junior lawyers and support internal teams with litigation queries.
• Help shape the department's marketing and business development strategy, including attending networking events and identifying cross-selling opportunities.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years PQE in commercial litigation or equivalent experience.
• Confident, commercially minded, and collaborative mindset.
• Comfortable using legal tech and adaptable to new systems.
• Management experience is advantageous.
• Passion for building client relationships and growing your professional network.

Benefits & Working Arrangements

The client is a respected and long-standing law firm in Bristol, recognised for its top-tier legal expertise and forward-thinking workplace culture. They place a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing and work-life balance, and offer a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support both personal and professional growth.

How to Apply

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

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, 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.