Knowledge Lawyer - Financial Services Disputes & Investigations

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

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Knowledge Lawyer to join their Financial Services Disputes & Investigations team in Bristol. The role involves shaping the knowledge strategy, providing training, and managing legal resources, with options for flexible working arrangements. The ideal candidate has 5+ years PQE and strong legal drafting skills.

Benefits

Annual pay review and performance-linked bonus

25-30 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining legal precedents and annotated resources.
• Designing and delivering internal training programmes for fee earners.
• Providing client-facing training across the UK.

Skills

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation abilities

Client-focused mindset

Autonomy

Knowledge management

Legal tech familiarity

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Overview

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]
0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
Olivia Reed | 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.

*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.*