Solicitor – Contract & Commercial Litigation – Bristol – PQE 2+

Overview

In this role you will handle a varied civil and commercial litigation caseload within a supportive Contract Resolution Group. You will advise on contract disputes arising from goods/services, misrepresentation, and professional negligence, while collaborating with senior lawyers to deliver high-quality service. The role offers development opportunities, flexible hybrid work, and a focus on client-focused resolution at a national law firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Excellent annual leave and wellbeing benefits
• Health Cash Plan and gym benefits
• Work life balance and ‘Dress for Your Day’ culture
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Clear development pathways and routes to qualification
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion and sustainability

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse civil/commercial litigation caseload (excluding personal injury)
• Handle contract disputes from sale of goods/services and related commercial claims
• Provide advice on misrepresentation and professional negligence
• Work on construction and building contract disputes across multi-track matters
• Represent both Claimants and Defendants
• Liaise with clients by phone and in person
• Progress files using the firm’s case management system
• Manage billing and invoicing processes

Key requirements

• PQE in civil or commercial litigation
• Strong experience advising on contract-based disputes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills with prioritisation ability
• Pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
• Confidence managing own caseload
• IT proficiency including Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Experience with insurer-funded clients (desirable)

• communication
• interpersonal skills
• organisational skills
• prioritisation
• Microsoft Office
• case management systems

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