Commercial Litigation Solicitor / FCILEx

Commercial Litigation Solicitor / FCILEx
Salary: From £48,000 (DOE)
Location: Bristol

The Role

Are you an experienced commercial litigator looking to step into a more senior, technically challenging role?

A respected national law firm known for its strong litigation offering, multi office presence and long standing relationships with major insurers, banks and membership organisations is seeking a technically excellent Solicitor or FCILEx to join their Contract Resolution team. The firm is well ranked, well resourced and recognised for delivering high quality, complex work across the UK.

You'll manage a stimulating caseload of complex claimant and defendant contractual disputes, including commercial and consumer contract claims, misrepresentation, professional negligence, and building related matters. Work comes from both LEI and private instruction, offering real variety and depth.

Alongside running your own caseload, you'll also supervise a small group of junior case handlers, helping shape their development and contributing to the team's continued success.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a personal caseload of 25-40 complex, high value contractual disputes
• Taking ownership of case strategy and day to day client relationships
• Supervising and mentoring junior case handlers, including strategic guidance and development planning
• Handling costs issues, including pre proceedings and detailed assessment
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, business partners and clients
• Contributing to team training, knowledge sharing and best practice

Candidate Requirements
This role suits someone who thrives on technical challenge, autonomy and variety.

You will bring:

• Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of commercial and consumer contract disputes
• Demonstrable experience applying legal principles to complex, multi issue cases
• Confidence taking full responsibility for case strategy and progression
• Experience supervising junior team members and supporting their development
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of clients and partners
• Experience dealing with costs issues, including detailed assessment

Desirable:

• Experience working with insurance funded clients
• Exposure to business development activities

Qualifications:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, FCILEx or equivalent experience.

Why Join?
You'll be joining a national firm with a strong reputation for quality, consistency and client service. The firm is known for its supportive culture, modern working practices and commitment to developing its people. Expect high quality work, genuine autonomy and a team that values collaboration.

Benefits include:

• Excellent annual leave and wellbeing support
• Health cash plan, lifestyle and gym benefits
• Hybrid working
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Clear development pathways and routes to qualification
• Strong focus on diversity, sustainability and employee wellbeing

This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercial litigator seeking progression, autonomy and exposure to technically challenging work within a national, well respected firm.

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.*