Solicitor - Procurement Litigation - Bristol - Hybrid

Chadwick Nott; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott seeks a Solicitor in Bristol to join a growing Procurement Litigation team. The role blends procurement disputes with commercial litigation for clients across public and private sectors, offering exposure to High Court work and strategic risk management.

The ideal candidate is newly qualified up to 3 years' PQE with strong drafting, analytical and client-facing skills, and an interest in procurement law. Hybrid working and clear career progression are highlighted in the description.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified to 3 years' PQE with commercial litigation experience.
• Interest in procurement law and disputes.
• Strong drafting, analytical and client-facing skills.
• Experience advising on procurement disputes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on procurement disputes, challenges and risk management.
• Assist with High Court litigation and complex disputes.
• Support clients across infrastructure, technology, transport, construction and healthcare.
• Draft pleadings, advice notes and related documents.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to BD initiatives.

Skills

Procurement disputes

Commercial litigation

Legal drafting

Client relationship mgmt

Business development

Education

NQ to 3 PQE

Job description

Solicitor - Procurement Litigation - Bristol - Hybrid

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Solicitor to join a highly regarded Procurement Litigation team recognised for handling complex, high-profile disputes across both the public and private sectors. This role offers exposure to a unique blend of contentious procurement and commercial litigation work, acting for major corporates, government departments, local authorities and NHS bodies. Working alongside leading specialists in the field, the successful candidate will gain hands-on experience advising on procurement challenges, risk management and High Court litigation, while developing expertise in a rapidly evolving area of law. With both claimant and defendant work on offer, no two matters are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for an ambitious lawyer looking to build a broad and varied disputes practice within a supportive national team.

• Advising on procurement disputes, challenges and risk management matters
• Assisting with High Court litigation and other complex dispute resolution work
• Supporting clients across sectors including infrastructure, technology, transport, construction and healthcare
• Drafting pleadings, advice notes and other key legal documents
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives

The ideal candidate will be newly qualified up to 3 years' PQE, with experience in commercial litigation and a keen interest in procurement law. Strong analytical, drafting and client-facing skills are essential.

Offering high-quality work, exceptional training, genuine career progression and flexible hybrid working, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading disputes team at an exciting stage of growth.

*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.