Commercial Litigation Associate – Bristol

Join a highly regarded commercial litigation team within a leading UK law firm. Working alongside recognised specialists, you'll handle a broad range of complex disputes for commercial and corporate clients while developing your own practice and profile.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious litigation lawyer looking to build their career in a collaborative, high-performing environment with genuine opportunities for progression.

The Role
You will manage your own caseload while supporting senior lawyers on larger and more complex matters across a varied range of commercial disputes, including:

• Contract disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• Banking and finance litigation
• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Fraud matters
• Intellectual property disputes
• Defamation claims
• Procurement disputes

Alongside fee-earning work, you'll be encouraged to contribute to business development initiatives, strengthen client relationships, and play an active role within a supportive and collegiate team.

Candidate Requirements

• Solid commercial litigation experience
• Strong technical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• A proactive and commercially minded approach
• The ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Strong client relationship skills and a commitment to exceptional service

Why Join?

This opportunity is with a well-established national law firm with a strong reputation across the UK. With offices nationwide and numerous Legal 500-ranked practice areas, the firm is recognised for delivering high-quality legal advice across both business and private client services. The commercial litigation team is particularly well regarded and handles a diverse range of high-value and complex disputes.

Benefits include:

• High-quality and varied dispute resolution work
• Clear career development opportunities
• Ongoing learning and professional development
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Comprehensive wellbeing and benefits package

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