Litigation Solicitor / Associate - Taunton
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Litigation Solicitor or Associate to join a highly regarded dispute resolution team based in Taunton.
Our client is a well-established national law firm with a strong reputation, recognised in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners across numerous practice areas.
This role offers the chance to join a sizeable and experienced litigation team, working alongside leading lawyers on a broad range of contentious matters for both commercial and private clients.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to strengthen their litigation expertise and build a long-term career within a supportive and ambitious team.
You'll enjoy a varied caseload spanning a wide range of commercial and private client disputes, with responsibility for managing your own matters while also supporting senior lawyers on larger, more complex cases.
Work is likely to include:
- Commercial litigation and contractual disputes
- Partnership and shareholder disputes
- Property-related disputes
- Contentious probate and inheritance disputes
- Professional negligence matters
- Debt recovery and business-related claims
- General dispute resolution matters for businesses and individuals
Alongside fee-earning work, you'll have the opportunity to become actively involved in business development initiatives, networking and profile-raising activities across the region.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor ideally with 2-4 years' PQE
- At least 12 months' experience handling litigation matters
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- Commercially aware with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
- Confident managing your own caseload while working collaboratively as part of a larger team
Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys contentious work, demonstrates initiative and sound judgement, and is eager to continue developing both your technical expertise and professional reputation.
Why Join?
- Join a recognised national law firm with an outstanding reputation in the legal market.
- Work within a highly ranked litigation team recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
- Exposure to a broad, high-quality and intellectually stimulating caseload.
- Clear opportunities for progression and career development.
- Work alongside experienced Partners and senior litigators.
- Comprehensive learning and development programmes.
- Supportive and inclusive culture.
- Hybrid working and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk
*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.*
