Senior Associate - Litigation

Job Title: Senior Associate - Contract Disputes

Location: Bristol

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Hybrid, 27 days holiday (plus 5 buyable days), private medical insurance, pension with contribution options, legal protection, income protection, cycle to work scheme, retail discounts, social club access

About the Company:

This purpose-driven legal services provider is committed to making high-quality legal support accessible and affordable. Known for innovation in legal expenses insurance and litigation services, the business combines stability with a dynamic working environment. With a growing national presence and a strong internal culture of development and inclusion, it offers a forward-thinking career platform that differs from traditional law firms.

Role Summary:

An opportunity has arisen to lead and support a team in a growing Contract Disputes department. Ideal for a qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with supervisory experience, this hybrid role includes technical oversight, coaching, and hands-on case management of up to 10 fast or intermediate track disputes. It's a position that combines people leadership with high-quality, varied litigation work - all within a truly client-first environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support a small team handling Small Claims and Fast Track matters:
Play a key role in team performance and quality assurance

• Personally manage a small caseload of fast/intermediate contract disputes:
Keep your technical skills sharp with direct case involvement

• Deliver empathetic, expert advice:
Be part of a firm that puts accessibility and clarity at the heart of legal support

• Assist senior managers in department delivery:
Gain exposure to broader strategic input

• Uphold exceptional client service and promote positive outcomes:
Make a meaningful impact on people and processes

Requirements:

• Fully qualified solicitor (or equivalent)

• Experience running fast track value contract disputes

• Strong technical knowledge of contract law and civil procedure

• Prior experience supervising or mentoring others

• Exceptional communication skills with a client-first mindset

• Organised, proactive, and confident in providing clear legal advice

If this role isn't quite right, it's still worth speaking to one of our specialist team - we may be working on something that hasn't hit the market yet.

Related Job Titles: Contract Disputes Solicitor, Civil Litigation Supervisor, Fast Track Litigator, Legal Team Leader, Volume Litigation Associate