Chadwick Nott

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Partner or Senior Associate to join its Employment team in Bristol. This role, offering hybrid work flexibility, requires 7+ years PQE and a strong business plan to expand the firm's presence in the region. Key responsibilities include managing a caseload, providing strategic employment advice, and fostering client relationships. The firm emphasizes career development opportunities and promotes a diverse work culture.

Lawyer/Partner Residential & Rural Property - Exeter, Bristol or Plymouth A superb opportunity to join a Top 100 UK law firm that is expanding its Residential & Rural Property team in Exeter, Bristol, or Plymouth. We are seeking an experienced lawyer or partner to help grow our non-contentious rural property offering. You will handle high-value, complex work with a variety of clients, including private individuals and financial institutions with substantial estates and rural properties. To be considered you will have proven experience of working as part of a successful Residential & Rural Property team, be an excellent communicator, technically sound, with genuine enthusiasm about client contact, networking, and business development. Our client offers a highly competitive salary, flexible/hybrid working options, and an attractive benefits package. For more information, please get in touch with Hannah Somers on or - email: 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 else.

Job title: Senior Family Solicitor Location: West Sussex Salary: £90k-£110k - depending on experience PQE Level: 10+ Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full-time A top UK law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join their nationally recognised Family Law team. With a strong reputation for delivering outstanding client care and legal expertise, the firm offers a collaborative, inclusive environment where people are genuinely valued. This is a superb opportunity to help develop and grow the firm's Family Law offering, working on a mix of high-value and day-to-day private family matters-including divorce, financial proceedings, and children issues. You'll benefit from high levels of autonomy, partner-level collaboration, and a well-supported path for progression. Key Responsibilities : Lead complex and sensitive family law cases from start to finish Provide supervision and mentorship to junior colleagues Build and maintain lasting client relationships Play an active role in business development and raising the team's profile locally Contribute to the strategic growth of the practice in West Sussex What We're Looking For : Extensive experience in private Family Law (Senior Associate or Legal Director level) Confidence in handling complex cases and leading on significant matters A strong network in the local market or intent to establish one A proven record of business development or self-generated work Empathy, emotional intelligence, and outstanding communication skills A proactive team player with leadership capability and ambition For more information on this role or other opportunities within West Sussex or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott. (e) (m) (t) (l) 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.

A well-established legal firm is seeking a Criminal Defence Solicitor for their Salisbury office. This role offers great flexibility in hours, and involves advising clients on criminal law, representing them in various legal settings, and managing related documentation. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with experience in criminal defence cases and possess strong advocacy and organisational skills. We encourage applications from individuals who value a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Dispute Resolution Solicitor - Northampton / Milton Keynes / Hybrid Working Fantastic opportunity for a Senior Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join this leading regional firm who are rated in the top tier of L500 for their work and ranked highly in the Best Companies to work for. The role can be based in either of their offices in Milton Keynes or Northampton and hybrid and flexible working is offered. You will join a friendly and supportive team and advise on a wide range of commercial disputes including: Company/shareholder disputes Warranty claims Professional negligence Contract disputes Agency disputes Director disputes Partnership disputes You will also be responsible for: Raising brand awareness through appropriate social media channels, such as LinkedIn and X Taking a leading role in business development and marketing activities to win new work Generating work from client base contacts Managing all aspects of the client relationship Delegating to and supervising junior staff This is a fantastic opportunity to help lead and develop the dispute resolution practice and further your career as a lawyer in a team that is noted for its excellent work in this field. For more information please contact Kate Sinclair at Chadwick Nott: 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.

Overview Job title: Employment Solicitor Location: Oxford Salary: £84,000-£95,000 PQE Level: 2-5 PQE Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full-time About the role This market-leading employment team is looking for a talented solicitor to join their internationally renowned team with great academics, professional pedigree and significant experience of handling matters during their training. This is a great opportunity to join a firm with a great culture, working environment and staff retention rate offering the perfect combination of quality of life and quality of work. The successful candidates will need to combine a sharp intellect with a first-rate professional pedigree and strong interpersonal skills and will be joining one of the most collegiate, popular and down-to-earth firms in the South East. How to apply For more information on this role or other opportunities within Oxford or in Oxfordshire in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott. (e) (m) (t) (l) Equality and diversity 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 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.

Commercial Property - Head of Department - Bristol (Clifton) This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior commercial property lawyer to step into a leadership role and head up a well established Commercial Property team within a highly respected Bristol practice. You'll be based in the firm's Clifton office, joining an award winning department with an existing caseload and strong support structure already in place. The Role You will lead the commercial property offering, working closely with senior solicitors, an associate and a paralegal, while managing a varied and high quality caseload. The work will span the full breadth of commercial property matters, including: Acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold property Landlord and Tenant matters - new leases, assignments and renewals Supporting development projects, including lease schemes, overage and option agreements Providing commercial property input on corporate transactions Advising on property issues arising in litigation matters You'll be supported at director level, with the autonomy to shape the department's growth and direction. The role is offered on a full time basis, with flexibility around hybrid working and the potential to explore a shorter working week. Candidate Requirements The ideal candidate will bring: At least 5 years' PQE in commercial property Strong technical expertise Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and external professionals Confidence managing a busy caseload and handling complex matters A collaborative approach when supervising and supporting junior team members You should also be keen to develop your business development skills, working alongside the marketing team to help shape the department's strategy and build new sources of work. This is a standout opportunity to join a growing commercial practice, take on a key leadership role and become an integral part of a forward thinking firm with genuine scope for progression. For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott. (t) (m) (e) 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.

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Restructuring and Insolvency Solicitor to join its specialist team in Southampton. The role offers exposure to a diverse range of contentions and non-contentious insolvency work, working closely with experienced partners on various insolvency-related matters. The position includes flexible working arrangements, competitive remuneration, and significant opportunities for long-term career development in an inclusive environment. Candidates with at least 1 year of post-qualification experience are encouraged to apply.