Commercial Litigation Partner - Bristol
Simpson Judge
Remote-friendly
Location: Bristol
The Opportunity
An established and highly regarded law firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Partner.
This role offers a strategic opportunity to play a leading part in the expansion of a well‑respected disputes practice across Bristol and the wider South West. The successful candidate will bring an existing client following, a clear growth plan, and the drive to further enhance the firm's market presence.
The team advises on a broad and diverse range of disputes, acting for large corporates, owner-managed businesses, and high-net-worth individuals across multiple sectors. The practice encompasses complex, high-value and often multi-jurisdictional matters, providing exposure to varied and intellectually challenging work.
Scope of Work
The role spans a wide spectrum of commercial disputes, including (but not limited to):
- Shareholder, partnership, and company disputes
- Contractual disputes and breach of contract claims
- Business ownership and control issues
- Professional negligence claims
- Commercial fraud and asset recovery
- Contentious insolvency matters
- Injunctions and urgent interim relief applications
- Disputes arising across sectors such as property, finance, construction, and professional services
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a varied caseload of commercial litigation matters, ensuring high-quality, timely and profitable delivery
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser and consistently delivering excellent client service
- Drive business development activity, leveraging an existing network and identifying new opportunities for growth
- Contribute to and help execute the team's strategic growth plan
- Expand the firm's presence in the regional disputes market
- Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to maximise cross-referral opportunities
- Supervise, mentor, and develop junior lawyers and wider team members
- Ensure effective matter management, including pricing, resourcing, and profitability
- Keep abreast of legal and market developments and contribute to ongoing service innovation
Skills, Experience & Attributes
- Senior qualified solicitor
- Proven experience handling a broad range of complex commercial disputes
- Strong track record in business development, with an established client following
- Demonstrable ability to lead, grow, and develop a disputes practice
- Commercially astute with a strategic and growth-oriented mindset
- Excellent client relationship management skills
- Experience managing and developing a team
- Clear vision and credible business plan for practice growth within the Bristol market
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking disputes practice
- High-quality, complex, and varied contentious work across multiple sectors
- A platform to develop and grow your own practice within a supportive environment
- Collaborative culture with strong cross-practice integration
- Competitive remuneration and benefits aligned with seniority
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