Dispute Resolution Solicitor - 5+ Years PQE - Bristol
Location: Bristol | Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time | Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 (dependent on experience)
A highly regarded and consistently ranked Dispute Resolution team is seeking an experienced Solicitor (5+ years PQE) to join its expanding Bristol practice. The team is recognised in both Chambers and The Legal 500 for delivering exceptional results across a broad range of complex commercial disputes, acting for clients across financial services, technology, media and telecommunications, manufacturing, healthcare and energy sectors.
The Role
You'll take on a varied and high‑quality caseload of complex commercial disputes, including:
- Commercial contract disputes
- Fraud and injunctive relief
- Company and shareholder disputes
- Contentious data protection matters
- Warranty claims and professional negligence
- Financial services and insurance coverage disputes
- Disputes arising from outsourced services contracts, SaaS agreements, platform development projects and distribution arrangements
You'll work with a diverse client base ranging from start‑ups and high net worth individuals to multinationals, institutional investors, major banks and public sector bodies. With an established pipeline of work, you'll have immediate exposure to significant matters and the opportunity to develop your own specialism over time.
Candidate Requirements
- 5+ years' PQE in commercial dispute resolution
- Strong experience handling complex commercial disputes
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships
- Resilience and confidence managing competing priorities in demanding situations
- A proactive, ambitious and commercially aware approach
- Desire to develop a specialism and build a client following (existing following advantageous but not essential)
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing to the wider team
Career Development
- Clear progression pathways
- Opportunities to develop your own specialism
- Exposure to high quality work from the outset
- Support to build your commercial, leadership and management skills
- A collaborative, open and growth‑focused culture
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working
- Strong focus on wellbeing and work‑life balance
- Opportunities to engage in responsible business initiatives, charity work and environmental projects
- Professional development and ongoing training
- Inclusive, supportive and forward‑thinking working environment
*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 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.*
Dispute Resolution Solicitor - 5+ Years PQE - Bristol employer: Chadwick Nott
Chadwick Nott is an exceptional employer that prioritises both professional growth and a supportive work culture. As a Private Client Partner in Dorset, you will enjoy the autonomy to manage your own caseload while receiving mentorship opportunities to develop junior lawyers, all within a diverse and inclusive environment that values high-quality client service.
