Associate - Financial Services Disputes & Investigations (FSDI)

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a junior qualified lawyer for their Financial Services Disputes & Investigations team in Bristol. The role involves managing contentious cases and providing legal advice, ideal for those with NQ-3 years PQE. Benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and a flexible work policy.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual review

25 days holiday (rising to 30 with service)

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Hybrid/agile working policy

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance and permanent health insurance

Bespoke training and career development support

Qualifications

• Experience in financial disputes, insurance, property, or commercial litigation.
• Ability to understand client needs and deliver practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied contentious caseload for major financial services clients.
• Provide strategic and commercial legal advice across disputes and claims.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers and contribute to national initiatives.
• Support business development and client engagement activities.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (NQ-3 PQE)

Job description

Overview

Associate - Financial Services Disputes & Investigations (FSDI)
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Flexibility)
Experience: NQ-3 Years PQE
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £55,000-£75,000 (depending on experience)

A leading UK law firm is seeking a junior qualified lawyer to join its nationally recognised Financial Services Disputes & Investigations (FSDI) team in Bristol. With over 150 specialists across multiple UK offices, the team is one of the largest in the country and ranked in the top tier for financial services litigation outside London.

Role Highlights

• Manage a varied contentious caseload for major financial services clients
• Provide strategic and commercial legal advice across disputes and claims
• Collaborate with senior lawyers and contribute to national initiatives
• Support business development and client engagement activities
• Work closely with colleagues across the firm's UK-wide FSDI network

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (NQ-3 PQE)
• Experience in financial disputes, insurance, property, or commercial litigation
• Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills
• Commercially aware and proactive in business development
• Able to understand client needs and deliver practical solutions
• Enthusiastic team player with a collaborative mindset

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual review
• 25 days holiday (rising to 30 with service)
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Hybrid/agile working policy
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life assurance and permanent health insurance
• Bespoke training, mentoring, and career development support

How to Apply

To apply or discuss the role confidentially, contact:
Olivia Reed
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

This employer is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process 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 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.