Solicitor - Procurement Litigation - NQ-3 Years PQE - Bristol Location: Bristol Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid working with full flexibility) Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (depending on experience and location) A leading national commercial law firm is seeking a Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) to join its highly regarded Procurement Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a top-ranked department advising major corporates, central government, local authorities and NHS bodies on complex procurement and commercial disputes. The team is known for its supportive culture, high-quality work and strong reputation across the legal directories.
The Role
- Contentious procurement matters and High Court litigation
- Procurement risk management and 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 collaboratively with colleagues across commercial, corporate and public law litigation
- Supporting a collaborative and ambitious team culture
- Maintaining high professional standards and compliance
Candidate Requirements
- NQ-3 years PQE in commercial dispute resolution or public law litigation
- Some knowledge of (or keenness to learn) procurement law, including the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023
- Strong drafting skills and legal analysis
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Confidence working directly with clients
- Ability to build strong relationships with clients and intermediaries
- Strong organisation and project management skills
- A practical and commercial approach
- Motivation, enthusiasm and a proactive mindset
- A genuine interest in business development
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
- 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, culture or any 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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Solicitor - Procurement Litigation - NQ-3 Years 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.
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