Associate Supervising Solicitor – Contract Disputes – Bristol

Overview

In this role you lead a small Contract Disputes team while handling your own consumer and commercial disputes. You manage cases across Small Claims, Fast Track and Intermediate Track, assess prospects of success, and negotiate settlements or litigate in Civil Courts. You will uphold high standards of case handling and support junior colleagues, delivering exceptional client service. This is a growth-focused leadership position within a dynamic litigation team that values development and collaboration. You will help shape the expansion of the firm’s litigation offering while maintaining a supportive culture.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• 26 days holiday (+ up to 5)
• pension scheme with enhanced contributions
• Group Income Protection
• Group Legal Protection
• flexible hybrid working

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of fee earners in Contract Disputes
• Manage a caseload of consumer and commercial contract disputes
• Assess prospects of success and advise clients early
• Negotiate and litigate claims through the Civil Courts, including trials
• Ensure cases progress efficiently in line with regulatory and client requirements

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with strong Contract Law and Civil Procedure knowledge
• Experience in Fast Track or Intermediate Track litigation
• Previous supervisory, mentoring or people management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer-focused approach with ability to explain complex issues clearly and empathetically
• Proactive mindset with ability to identify risks and offer practical solutions

• excellent communication
• customer-focused
• empathic
• Contract Law
• Civil Procedure
• Fast Track litigation

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