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Commercial Litigation Solicitor / Senior SolicitorWilliam James Recruitment • City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Commercial Litigation Solicitor / Senior Solicitor

Commercial Litigation Solicitor / Senior Solicitor

William James Recruitment • City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Commercial Litigation Senior Associate / Managing Associate - Bristol - Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits


A leading UK law firm with international coverage is seeking a Senior Associate or Managing Associate to join its growing Commercial Litigation team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious disputes lawyer to take on a senior role within a highly regarded practice, handling a broad range of complex and high-value litigation matters while supporting the development of a small team. Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will enjoy a varied caseload spanning commercial, pensions, and financial services-related disputes, alongside genuine opportunities for progression within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.


The Role:


  • Managing a diverse caseload of Commercial Litigation matters, including complex and high-value business disputes
  • Advising clients on contractual disputes, shareholder and partnership issues, professional negligence claims, and wider contentious commercial matters
  • Handling disputes involving pensions schemes, trustees, employers, and financial services organisations
  • Supporting clients through all stages of the dispute resolution process, including mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings
  • Drafting pleadings, witness statements, applications, correspondence, and settlement agreements
  • Providing commercially focused, strategic advice to a broad range of clients
  • Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and support staff within the team
  • Assisting with the day-to-day management and development of a small disputes team
  • Working closely with and reporting directly to the Legal Director on client matters, team performance, and strategic initiatives
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships while contributing to business development and networking activities


The Candidate:


  • Qualified Solicitor with substantial experience in Commercial Litigation
  • Operating at Senior Associate, Managing Associate, Principal Associate, or equivalent level
  • Experience of pensions disputes, financial services litigation, regulatory disputes, or contentious trust matters would be highly advantageous
  • Strong technical expertise across a broad range of commercial disputes work
  • Proven ability to manage complex matters with an appropriate level of autonomy
  • Previous supervisory or team management experience, or a genuine desire to move into a leadership role
  • Commercially minded with excellent client relationship and communication skills
  • Experience gained within a respected regional, national, or international law firm
  • Ambitious and motivated, with a desire to play a key role in the continued growth of a successful disputes practice


The Benefits & How to Apply:


  • Competitive and negotiable salary with an attractive bonus structure
  • Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, and wellbeing initiatives
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Generous annual leave entitlement plus additional benefits
  • Structured career progression with a clear pathway to more senior leadership positions
  • Exposure to complex and high-profile disputes work
  • Opportunity to lead and develop a small team
  • Supportive, collaborative, and ambitious working environment
  • Long-term career prospects within a successful and expanding national practice


Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone


Contact: Rhys Spencer, Retained Consultant


Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07506 994 088

Email: rhys.spencer@williamjamesrecruitment.com


More About William James Recruitment


William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

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