At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex commercial litigation cases and support team development.
- Company: Leading UK law firm with international reach and a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Up to £110,000 salary, bonuses, private medical insurance, and flexible working.
- Other info: Enjoy structured career progression and long-term prospects in a growing practice.
- Why this job: Join a respected firm and advance your career in a dynamic legal environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with substantial experience in Commercial Litigation.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ per year.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Qualified Solicitor with substantial experience in Commercial Litigation.
- 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.
- Experience gained within a respected regional, national, or international law firm.
- 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.
- Long-term career prospects within a successful and expanding national practice.
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