Solicitor - Commercial Litigation - Bristol - Hybrid

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Bristol is seeking a solicitor with a flair for commercial litigation to join a growing team on a hybrid basis. You will advise on high-value contractual, company and shareholder disputes, as well as professional negligence claims, for both claimants and defendants, across sectors.

The role offers direct client contact, significant responsibility and opportunities for career development within a collaborative practice that values commercial awareness and clear, practical advice.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial litigation is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of contractual disputes is beneficial.
• Experience advising clients and managing matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of high-value commercial disputes from instruction through to resolution
• Advising on complex contractual, company and shareholder disputes and professional negligence claims
• Handling intellectual property, cross-border and multi-jurisdictional disputes across industries
• Representing clients in negotiations, mediation, ADR processes and litigation
• Building strong client relationships and delivering practical, commercially focused advice aligned with business objectives

Job description

Solicitor - Commercial Litigation - Bristol - Hybrid

A well regarded Commercial Litigation team is looking to recruit a talented Solicitor to support its growing practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide variety of civil litigation matters (excluding personal injury), acting for both Claimants and Defendants on complex contractual disputes. The team is highly collaborative, supportive and committed to professional development.

The Role:

You will advise clients on a wide variety of contentious matters, working closely with businesses to develop effective dispute resolution strategies and achieve the best possible commercial outcomes. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of high-value commercial disputes from instruction through to resolution
• Advising on complex contractual, company and shareholder disputes, as well as professional negligence claims
• Handling intellectual property, cross-border and multi-jurisdictional disputes across a range of industries
• Representing clients in negotiations, mediation, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes and litigation proceedings
• Building strong client relationships and delivering practical, commercially focused advice aligned with business objectives

This role offers exposure to high-quality work, direct client contact, genuine responsibility, and the opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive team where career progression, professional development, and commercial awareness are 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.