Job Title: Senior Solicitor 5PQE +
Department: Commercial Litigation
Salary: up to 72,500
Hours: Full Time
Location: Bristol, Hybrid, 3 days a week in the office. The firm values true work life balance. Flexible hours and other arrangements can be discussed.
Job Reference: CWS514
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage a wide range of commercial disputes, including contract, corporate, professional and insolvency-related matters.
* Provide clear, strategic and commercially driven advice on dispute resolution, litigation risk, and settlement options.
* Draft and prepare litigation documents, including pre-action correspondence, pleadings, witness statements, applications and settlement agreements.
* Conduct legal and factual analysis of contracts, financial records, corporate documents and expert evidence to support case strategy.
* Communicate proactively with clients, providing regular updates, guidance and risk-focused recommendations.
* Contribute to the wider team's success by providing support on complex cases and helping supervise, mentor and develop junior members of the team.
* Support business development through maintaining client relationships, networking and contributing to firm initiatives.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Ideally you will be at least 5 years post qualified as a Solicitor or equivalent (England & Wales) with a strong background handling a wide range of Commercial disputes. (higher and lower PQE will also be considered).
* IT literate - experience using case management systems.
* Keen to contribute to the firm's growth and confident in building relationships through proactive networking.
* A collaborative, ambitious, and proactive professional eager to grow in a friendly, inclusive, and team-oriented environment.
IN RETURN:
* 25 days holiday + additional leave + option to buy more
* Enhanced employer pension contribution
* Bonus structure
* Flexible working
* Childcare vouchers + other vouchers and subscriptions
* Staff Wellbeing programme
* Professional Development.
* Loads more
For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed) or apply below
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Simpson Judge
Posted a day ago, valid for 11 days
Okehampton, Devon EX20 3AL, England
£55,000 - £72,000 per year
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The firm is seeking a Senior Solicitor with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in Commercial Litigation.
- The position offers a salary of up to £72,500 and is based in Bristol with a hybrid working model, requiring three days in the office.
- Responsibilities include managing various commercial disputes, providing strategic advice, drafting litigation documents, and mentoring junior team members.
- Candidates should possess strong IT skills, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive approach to networking and business development.
- In return, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days of holiday, enhanced pension contributions, and a supportive work environment.
