Solicitor / FCILEx - Contract & Commercial Litigation - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Flexible working

Dress for your day

Development pathways

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Bristol seeks a Solicitor or FCILEx to join its Contract & Commercial Litigation team. You will manage a busy caseload across contract disputes, misrepresentation, professional negligence, and construction-related litigation for both Claimants and Defendants.

The role supports hybrid or fully remote working with Bristol office attendance when required. A competitive salary from £42,000 to £55,000 is offered, with strong development opportunities and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or FCILEx with relevant authorisation.
• Experience handling contract-based disputes.
• Ability to manage fast, multi-track matters.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• IT literate with case management experience.
• Experience with insurance funded clients desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload independently.
• Advising clients by phone and face to face.
• Progressing matters using the firm's case management system.
• Handling billing and invoicing.
• Working closely with colleagues in a cooperative team environment.
• Hybrid or fully remote working is available, with Bristol office attendance for internal meetings when required.

Skills

Contract disputes

Multi-track matters

Client communication

Case management

IT literacy

Insurance funding knowledge

Job description

Solicitor / FCILEx - Contract & Commercial Litigation - Bristol

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: From £42,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience)

A respected national law firm is seeking a Solicitor or FCILEx to join its Contract & Commercial Litigation team in Bristol. This role offers the chance 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 manage a busy and varied caseload, including:

• Commercial and consumer contract disputes
• Misrepresentation claims
• Professional negligence matters
• Construction related litigation
• Fast, intermediate and multi track cases

Key Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload independently
• Advising clients by phone and face to face
• Progressing matters using the firm's case management system
• Handling billing and invoicing
• Working closely with colleagues in a co operative team environment
• Hybrid or fully remote working is available, with Bristol office attendance for internal meetings when required.

Candidate Requirements

• A qualified Solicitor or FCILEx
• Candidates with experience handling contract based disputes
• Individuals confident managing fast and multi track matters
• Strong communicators with excellent organisational skills
• Pragmatic problem solvers with a client focused approach
• IT literate candidates with case management experience
• Experience with insurance funded clients is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and excellent welfare benefits
• Health cash plan and lifestyle perks
• Flexible working and "dress for your day"
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Clear development pathways and qualification support
• A diverse, inclusive and supportive working culture

Equality and Diversity

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.