Commercial Litigation Solicitor / FCILEx - Bristol or Remote

Commercial Litigation Solicitor / FCILEx - Bristol or Remote
Location: Bristol or Remote (UK based)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 (dependent on experience)

A national law firm is seeking a technically strong and commercially minded Solicitor or FCILEx. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied and challenging caseload of complex contractual disputes for both Claimants and Defendants.

The Role
You will manage a diverse portfolio of technically complex contractual matters, acting for clients across commercial and consumer sectors. Work sources include both LEI and privately funded instructions. Responsibilities include:

• Managing a personal caseload, high value contractual disputes
• Advising on commercial contracts, consumer contracts, misrepresentation, professional negligence and building disputes
• Taking full responsibility for case strategy and day to day client relationships
• Supervising and supporting a small number of junior case handlers
• Working collaboratively within a supportive, cooperative team environment
• Handling costs matters, including pre costs work and detailed assessment

Essential:

• Strong technical knowledge and practical experience across a broad range of contract based disputes
• Ability to take full ownership of cases and strategic direction
• Experience supervising junior team members, including providing guidance and resolving complaints
• Ability to work flexibly with a wide range of clients and business partners
• Experience dealing with costs issues
• A commercial, pragmatic and intellectually curious approach
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to team development

Desirable:

• Experience working with insurance funded clients
• Experience in business development

Qualifications:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, FCILEx or equivalent experience

The Firm

The firm is a national provider of legal services to individuals and businesses, known for delivering consistent, high quality advice. It has strong relationships with insurers, banks and membership organisations, and prides itself on excellent client care and long standing partnerships.

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Excellent annual leave and welfare benefits
• Health cash plan and lifestyle/gym benefits
• Work life balance and "dress for your day" culture
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Clear development pathways and routes to qualification
• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and sustainability
• Adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process to support individual needs.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

*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.*