Knowledge Lawyer - Financial Services Disputes & Investigations

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Knowledge Lawyer to enhance their Financial Services Disputes & Investigations team. This strategic role focuses on legal excellence, training, and innovation within a supportive hybrid environment. Candidates should have over 5 years of PQE, strong drafting skills, and a proactive, client-focused mindset.

Benefits

Annual pay review

Performance-linked bonus

25-30 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in financial services disputes or investigations.
• Strong legal drafting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain legal precedents and annotated resources.
• Design and deliver internal training programmes.
• Provide client-facing training sessions across the UK.

Skills

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation abilities

Proactive mindset

Client-focused

Legal tech familiarity

Project delivery tools knowledge

Job description

Knowledge Lawyer - Financial Services Disputes & Investigations - Bristol - 5+ years PQE
Location: Bristol Office (Hybrid & Flexible)
Type of Role: Full-time or Part-time
Salary: £70,000 to £90,000

Chadwick Nott are happy to be working with a leading national law firm in their search for an experienced Knowledge Lawyer to join their Financial Services Disputes & Investigations team in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the knowledge strategy of a top-tier financial services disputes practice, within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role
This is a strategic, non-fee earning position focused on legal excellence, training, and innovation. Responsibilities include:

• Creating and maintaining legal precedents and annotated resources
• Designing and delivering internal training programmes for fee earners and trainees
• Providing client-facing training, including virtual and in-person sessions across the UK
• Monitoring legal developments and updating practice materials accordingly
• Responding to complex legal queries from fee earners
• Managing and promoting the firm's internal knowledge database
• Collaborating with the Risk team to identify and mitigate legal risks
• Driving efficiencies through legal tech, process optimisation, and innovation initiatives
• Writing legal insights and articles for internal and external publication
• Supporting tenders and business development initiatives
• Mentoring trainees on research and knowledge application

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 5+ years PQE, ideally with experience in financial services disputes or investigations
• Strong legal drafting and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• A proactive, client-focused mindset with the ability to work autonomously
• Experience in knowledge management or a desire to transition from fee earning
• Familiarity with legal tech and project delivery tools
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for innovation

Working Arrangements

• This role offers full flexibility, with options for part-time or full-time working. Hybrid arrangements are supported through the firm's flexible working programme, tailored to individual and team needs.

Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:

• Annual pay review and performance-linked bonus
• 25-30 days holiday (based on tenure)
• Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
• Enhanced parental leave and fertility support
• Flexible benefits scheme and volunteering days
• Opportunities to engage in CSR and community initiatives

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact: [e-mail] or 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761. You can also find Olivia Reed on LinkedIn.

Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or any other personal characteristic.