Overview
Senior Commercial Litigation Lawyer – Bristol
Legal 500 ranked firm are looking for an experienced commercial litigator (5+ years PQE) to join their central Bristol team. If you’re ready to take the lead on complex disputes, mentor junior colleagues, and play a key role in business development, this is a great opportunity to step into a senior role with real impact.
You’ll manage your own caseload and contribute to the team’s success through high-quality fee-earning work. The successful candidate can expect to advise on a wide range of matters including contractual disputes, corporate acquisition issues, professional negligence claims, insolvency, shareholder and director disputes, and alternative dispute resolution. You’ll also collaborate with other departments offering joined-up advice across the firm.
Beyond the legal work, you’ll be involved in supervising junior lawyers, supporting internal teams with litigation queries, and helping shape the department’s marketing and business development strategy. That includes attending networking events and identifying cross-selling opportunities across the business.
We’re looking for someone confident, commercially minded, and collaborative. You’ll be comfortable using legal tech and adapting to new systems, and ideally have some management experience under your belt. A passion for building client relationships and growing your professional network is key.
This is a full-time role based in central Bristol, with part-time options considered. Hybrid working is available post-probation.
Our client is a respected and long-standing law firm in Bristol, recognised for its top-tier legal expertise and forward-thinking workplace culture. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balance, they offer a competitive salary and a benefits package designed to support both personal and professional growth.
For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk
*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.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Bristol, Bristol
