General Liability NQ-2 PQE Associate - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a General Liability NQ-2 PQE Associate in Bristol. You will join a top-ranked UK law firm with a strong national insurance practice, focusing on personal injury work and exposure to health & safety investigations, inquests, and product regulation.

You'll manage a varied caseload, advise on liability and coverage, and build client relationships. The role offers early responsibility, progression opportunities, and a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• NQ-2 PQE Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive is required.
• Experience in personal injury and fast-track litigation is preferred.
• Interest in health & safety or product liability work is desirable.
• Commercial, client-focused approach with an interest in business development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload from fast-track to multi-track claims.
• Advise on liability and coverage.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to client development.
• Enjoy early responsibility and opportunities for progression within the team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Commercial, client-focused

Business development interest

Attention to detail

Education

NQ-2 PQE Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

General Liability NQ-2 PQE Associate - Bristol

A rare opportunity to join a highly regarded, top-ranked UK law firm with a strong national insurance practice.

The General Liability team advises leading insurers on employers', public and product liability claims. This role will focus on personal injury work, with exposure to health & safety investigations, inquests, and product regulation.

You'll manage a varied caseload of fast-track to multi-track claims, advise on liability and coverage, and build strong client relationships. Early responsibility and autonomy are a key part of the role, alongside opportunities to get involved in client development and team initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

• NQ-2 PQE Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Experience in personal injury and fast-track litigation
• Interest in health & safety / product liability work
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Commercial, client-focused approach with an interest in business development

Why Join?

• Work with a top-tier insurance team acting for major insurers
• Gain exposure to high-quality, varied work including regulatory matters
• Early responsibility and clear progression opportunities
• Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible hybrid working
• Supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture

*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.*