Partner - Dispute Resolution

Partner - Dispute Resolution - Bristol

Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £100,000 to £130,000 (dependent on client following and business plan)

A leading Top 100 law firm is seeking an experienced Dispute Resolution Partner to join its expanding Bristol office. This senior appointment is ideal for a lawyer with an established client following and a clear growth strategy. The role offers the opportunity to shape and develop the firm’s dispute resolution presence across Bristol and the wider Southwest, working within a high-performing and collaborative national team.

You’ll play a key role in driving the growth of the Dispute Resolution practice, with responsibilities including:

• Managing and delivering high-quality, profitable work on your own matters
• Building and deepening relationships with clients and referrers
• Agreeing clear service scopes, pricing structures, and fee arrangements
• Providing commercially focused advice across a broad range of disputes
• Contributing to and implementing the departmental business plan
• Leading business development initiatives and generating new work
• Expanding your network of clients, intermediaries, and referrers
• Developing internal relationships to increase cross-referrals
• Supervising, coaching, and delegating effectively within the team
• Understanding departmental KPIs and contributing to performance targets
• Keeping up to date with legal and sector developments and shaping strategy

• A credible business plan and demonstrable client following
• Experience in partnership, shareholder, and company disputes (desirable)
• Strong client management and relationship-building skills
• A proven track record of winning new business
• The ability to lead, mentor, and manage a small team
• Commercial awareness and a strategic mindset
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service

• A progressive, collaborative, and supportive working environment
• High-quality work with major commercial clients and SMEs
• Clear leadership opportunities and influence over team strategy
• Strong cross-office networks across the South West, Thames Valley, and London
• Hybrid working arrangements
• A culture focused on shared success and long‑term growth

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact Email:  
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The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

* At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.

Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.