Senior Associate - Commercial Dispute Resolution

We are recruiting for a Senior Associate to join our market-leading Commercial Dispute Resolution team in Bristol or Manchester. This is a permanent, full-time role, offered on a hybrid basis. Our Commercial Dispute Resolution team is highly ranked in the Legal Directories, and this opportunity would see you working closely with a Legal 500 Leading Partner. We are committed to the development and growth of our Commercial Dispute Resolution team to build on its recent successes. By the appointment of a Senior Associate we are looking to strengthen the existing team, which operates as a national service line, and add greater strength in depth to deal with increasingly significant and complex instructions. If you are looking for a role offering professional growth, exposure to an excellent client base, and strong progression prospects, this is the role for you. Your Role You will work in our Bristol Commercial Dispute Resolution team to service the litigation requirements of the firm's clients and to:

• Work on a wide range of disputes, with a particular focus on technology, procurement and the public sector
• Contribute to the growth and reputation of the firm's commercial dispute resolution practice
• Deal with commercial disputes at all levels, including litigation, arbitration and mediation
• Support the team with networking and business development initiatives
• Contribute to best practice and precedent development
• Support with the development of more junior team members We want you to be successful. You will manage your own caseloads ensuring your experience is varied and broad. Through our national service lines you will work with notable clients and become a sector specialist. You will receive bespoke training throughout your career ensuring you have the technical and commercial skills to build an effective and successful practice. Your Skills and Experience Our employees are talented people, distinguished by technical excellence, with a willingness to embrace team working and a passion for client service. You will be able to demonstrate a similar supportive, flexible and driven ethos and will have accumulated the following experience and skills:
• A Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered), ideally 4-6 PQE
• A proven commercial dispute resolution background with a good knowledge of litigation principles, together with a genuine interest in commercial dispute resolution. Experience of handling technology, procurement or public sector disputes is desirable but not essential.
• A forward thinker, with excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills, you will be self-motivated with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines
• Commercially aware with some exposure to business development, with the ability to maintain and nurture strong client relationships
• Able to develop a deep understanding of your client's business needs, and act in the best interest of the firm and the client
• Able to contribute to our collaborative culture, with an ambition to assist in the development of junior team members