At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex procurement and commercial disputes while advising major clients.
- Company: Leading national commercial law firm with a top-ranked Procurement Litigation team.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, private medical insurance, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive culture with clear career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and make a real impact in high-stakes legal matters.
- Qualifications: 5-8 years PQE in procurement or commercial litigation with strong legal analysis skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 95000 £ per year.
- Associate / Senior Associate - Procurement Litigation - 5-8 Years PQE - Bristol
- Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid working with full flexibility)
A leading national commercial law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate (5-8 years PQE) to join its highly regarded Procurement Litigation team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a top-ranked, award winning department advising major corporates, central government, local authorities and NHS bodies on complex procurement and commercial disputes.
The team is known for its high-quality work, collaborative culture and strong reputation across the legal directories.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for advising on and managing a varied caseload of procurement and commercial disputes, including:
- Contentious procurement matters and High Court litigation
- Procurement risk management and strategic advisory work
- Judicial review
- Complex IT and infrastructure disputes
- Claims for injunctive relief
- Corporate litigation (including breach of warranty and shareholder disputes)
- Contentious IP
- Defamation and harassment matters
- Breach of confidentiality claims
- Commercial contract disputes
- Professional negligence claims
- Working closely with colleagues across commercial, corporate and public law litigation
- Supporting a collaborative and ambitious team culture
- Maintaining high professional standards and compliance
- Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with
- 5-8 years PQE in procurement litigation, public law litigation or commercial litigation
- Strong knowledge of public procurement law, including the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023
- High Court litigation and dispute resolution experience
- Excellent drafting skills and strong legal analysis
- Confidence supervising junior lawyers
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to build strong relationships with clients and intermediaries
- Excellent project management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- A practical and commercial approach
- Motivation, organisation and a proactive mindset
- Confidence working directly with clients
- Interest in business development
- Strong financial management of client matters
Benefits
- A supportive and intellectually stimulating work environment
- Clear career progression pathways
- Recognition for high-quality work and client service
- Hybrid working with no fixed office-day requirements
- Private medical insurance (Vitality)
- Generous pension scheme
- Discretionary bonus
- Minimum 25 days holiday (plus option to buy 5 more)
- Life assurance
- Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
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 from 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.
*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.*
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Associate/Sr Associate-Procurement Litigation-5-8 PQE-Bristol employer: Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales
Chadwick Nott is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment for legal professionals in Bristol. With a strong emphasis on career progression, hybrid working flexibility, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees are recognised for their high-quality work while enjoying generous benefits such as private medical insurance and a robust pension scheme. Join a collaborative team that values your contributions and fosters professional growth in the dynamic field of procurement litigation.
Contact Details:
Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales Recruitment Team
