Partner – Dispute Resolution – Bristol
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £100,000 to £130,000 (dependent on client following and business plan)

A leading Top 100 law firm is seeking an experienced Dispute Resolution Partner to join its expanding Bristol office. This senior appointment is ideal for a lawyer with an established client following and a clear growth strategy. The role offers the opportunity to shape and develop the firm’s dispute resolution presence across Bristol and the wider Southwest, working within a high-performing and collaborative national team.

The Role
You’ll play a key role in driving the growth of the Dispute Resolution practice, with responsibilities including:

• Managing and delivering high-quality, profitable work on your own matters
• Building and deepening relationships with clients and referrers
• Agreeing clear service scopes, pricing structures, and fee arrangements
• Providing commercially focused advice across a broad range of disputes
• Contributing to and implementing the departmental business plan
• Leading business development initiatives and generating new work
• Expanding your network of clients, intermediaries, and referrers
• Developing internal relationships to increase cross-referrals
• Supervising, coaching, and delegating effectively within the team
• Understanding departmental KPIs and contributing to performance targets
• Keeping up to date with legal and sector developments and shaping strategy

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a senior dispute resolution specialist with:

• A credible business plan and demonstrable client following
• Experience in partnership, shareholder, and company disputes (desirable)
• Strong client management and relationship-building skills
• A proven track record of winning new business
• The ability to lead, mentor, and manage a small team
• Commercial awareness and a strategic mindset
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A progressive, collaborative, and supportive working environment
• High-quality work with major commercial clients and SMEs
• Clear leadership opportunities and influence over team strategy
• Strong cross-office networks across the South West, Thames Valley, and London
• Hybrid working arrangements
• A culture focused on shared success and long-term growth

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.