Solicitor - Consumer & Commercial Claims - 4+ PQE - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Career progression

Diverse and engaging work

Flexible working

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE to join its Consumer & Commercial Claims practice in Bristol. You will handle a broad range of contract-based disputes, take ownership of case strategy, and supervise junior colleagues in a collaborative environment.

This permanent, full‑time role offers exposure to insurance-funded clients, a supportive team culture, and opportunities to help develop the group through proactive client and matter management.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE in consumer & commercial contract claims.
• Ability to take ownership of cases and strategy.
• Experience supervising junior casehandlers.
• Flexibility in dealing with a wide range of clients and partners.
• Experience handling costs matters pre proceedings and through detailed assessment.
• Collaborative approach to team supervision and development.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide variety of consumer and commercial contract claims.
• Take full responsibility for case strategy and progression (with supervisory support).
• Supervise junior casehandlers with strategic guidance and development planning.
• Work flexibly with business partners and clients.
• Manage costs matters pre proceedings and through detailed assessment.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture and broader group development.

Skills

Contract claims

Case strategy

Supervising juniors

Client relations

Cost management

Job description

Solicitor - Consumer & Commercial Claims - 4+ Years' PQE - Bristol

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £55,000 to £65,000

A leading team is seeking a Solicitor with 4+ years' experience (including relevant pre qualification experience) to join its specialist consumer and commercial claims practice. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of complex contract based matters, supervise junior colleagues, and contribute to the continued development of a high performing team.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for handling a wide variety of consumer and commercial contract claims, including:

• Applying legal principles to a broad range of contract based disputes
• Taking full responsibility for case strategy and progression (with supervisory support where required)
• Supervising junior casehandlers, including strategic guidance, complaint resolution and development planning
• Working flexibly with a wide range of business partners and clients
• Managing costs matters both pre proceedings and through detailed assessment
• Contributing to a collaborative team culture and supporting wider group development

Candidate Requirements

• Exceptional technical knowledge and demonstrable practical experience across consumer and commercial contract claims
• Ability to take full ownership of cases and strategy
• Experience supervising junior casehandlers
• Flexibility in dealing with a wide range of clients and business partners
• Experience handling costs matters pre proceedings and through detailed assessment
• Intellectual curiosity, commerciality and pragmatism
• A collaborative approach to team supervision and development

Desirable

• Experience working with insurance funded clients
• Experience in business development

Benefits

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Exposure to varied and intellectually stimulating work
• Flexible working arrangements where possible

*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.*