Sr/Managing Associate - Commercial Dispute Resolution-Bristol

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual review

25 days' holiday (rising to 30 with length of service)

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Bristol is looking for an experienced Senior or Managing Associate in Commercial Dispute Resolution with a strong focus on pensions litigation. This role involves advising clients, managing disputes, and supervising junior team members within a supportive culture that values collaboration. Competitive salary and benefits offered including hybrid working arrangements and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years' PQE in commercial dispute resolution.
• Strong technical ability with interest in commercial litigation.
• Experience in pensions disputes is ideal.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on commercial disputes.
• Providing pensions litigation support.
• Managing own portfolio of disputes.
• Leading business development initiatives.
• Supervising junior team members.

Skills

Commercial dispute resolution

Pensions litigation

Technical ability

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Business development

Job description

Senior / Managing Associate - Commercial Dispute Resolution & Pensions Litigation - Bristol - 3+ Years PQE

Location: Bristol (Hybrid)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £70,000-£90,000 (dependent on experience)

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Senior or Managing Associate to join its market leading Commercial Dispute Resolution team in Bristol. This is an exceptional opportunity to work closely with a Legal 500 recognised partner within a highly ranked practice, taking on a specialist role with a strong focus on pensions litigation.

The team operates as a national service line, advising major corporates, public bodies, financial institutions and international organisations. This role offers high quality work, excellent progression prospects and a supportive, collaborative culture committed to your long term development.

The Role

Core Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a broad range of commercial disputes, including litigation, arbitration and mediation
• Providing specialist pensions litigation support, including professional negligence, rectification and complex member complaints
• Working closely with partners and colleagues across the national Commercial Dispute Resolution and Pensions teams
• Managing your own portfolio of disputes with partner oversight where required
• Leading on business development initiatives, including pitches, tenders and client training
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior team members

This is a senior role with genuine influence, offering the opportunity to shape the team's pensions litigation capability and contribute to its national growth.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years' PQE in commercial dispute resolution
• Strong technical ability and a genuine interest in commercial litigation
• Ideally, experience in pensions disputes, including negligence, rectification and member complaints
• Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills
• A proactive, commercially aware mindset with enthusiasm for business development
• The ability to build long standing client relationships and understand client needs
• A collaborative approach and experience supervising junior lawyers (desirable)
• Drive, ambition and a commitment to contributing to the team's national growth

The Team

• High value contractual disputes
• Negligence claims
• Pensions disputes
• Contractual interpretation matters
• Retention of title disputes
• Sale of goods and services disputes
• Misrepresentation claims
• Debt and insolvency related issues

The team is known for delivering practical, commercial solutions and for its expertise in mediation, arbitration and early stage dispute management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual review
• 25 days' holiday (rising to 30 with length of service)
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Hybrid working and strong work/life balance
• A diverse, inclusive and collaborative culture
• Support for reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

Olivia Reed

Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

*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.*