Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Job Title: Solicitor 1-5 PQE
Department: Commercial Litigation
Salary: DOE
Hours: Full Time, permanent
Location: Bristol, Hybrid.

Job Reference: CWS444

THE FIRM
Top 100 Law firm | Award winning | Legal 500 | Regional | Complex rewarding high value work.

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage your own caseload (with the correct supervision) of commercial disputes such as professional negligence claims, breach of contract matters, warranty disputes, and issues arising out of corporate acquisitions. The team regularly advises on shareholder and director disputes, as well as claims involving misrepresentation and other business-related disagreements. Acting for a wide range of clients, including SMEs, business owners, and professional services firms
* Working closely with colleagues across commercial, corporate, and property teams on crossover matters
* Preparing for and attending court hearings, mediations, or arbitrations
* Liaising with barristers, experts, and other professionals
* Supporting business development through networking, content, or client relationships
* Keeping accurate time records and ensuring good file management

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
* Qualified solicitor or equivalent
* Background of working in other regional, national or leading law firms on complex disputes
* Able to handle your own caseload from inception to completion with minimal to no supervision
* Personable, friendly and a team player attitude with motivation to drive the department and your own career to success.

IN RETURN
* Bonus structure
* Career development - tailored to you.
* At least 25 days holiday + bank holiday + Christmas off + buy or sell 1 week
* Life assurance policy
* Additional enhanced leave.
* Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements with a focus on work life balance.
* Discounted legal services
* Loads more!

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk