Managing Associate - White Collar Crime/Financial Regulatory

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with structured career progression

26 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Workplace pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Comprehensive training and development programmes

Discounted legal services

Enhanced wellbeing and support initiatives

Job summary

A leading legal practice is seeking a Managing Associate in Financial Regulatory & White-Collar Crime, based in Bristol. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of PQE and will be responsible for advising on complex financial regulatory matters and supervising junior lawyers. This role offers a competitive salary of £75,000 to £100,000, flexible working, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career progression within a collaborative team. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' PQE in financial regulatory, fraud, and white-collar crime.
• Experience with anti-bribery and anti-money laundering investigations.
• Strong academic background and technical legal expertise.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contentious financial regulatory matters and civil fraud.
• Support leadership on complex investigations and regulatory strategy.
• Lead and participate in business development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client relationship management

Proactive approach

Education

Qualified solicitor with at least 7 years' PQE

Job description

Managing Associate - White Collar Crime / Financial Regulatory - Bristol - 7+ Years PQE

Location: Bristol (with hybrid/flexible working options)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £75,000 to £100,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

The Role

You’ll be responsible for:

• Advising on contentious financial regulatory matters, civil and criminal fraud, and financial crime including sanctions, anti-money laundering, and anti‑bribery
• Supporting senior leadership on complex investigations and regulatory strategy
• Handling non‑contentious financial regulatory work and broader white‑collar crime issues
• Supervising junior lawyers and contributing to team development
• Leading and participating in business development and marketing initiatives

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• At least 7 years' PQE in financial regulatory, fraud, and white‑collar crime
• Experience with complex anti‑bribery, corruption, and anti‑money laundering investigations
• Strong academic background and technical legal expertise
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship skills
• A collaborative, commercially aware, and proactive approach
• A desire to contribute to a dynamic, forward‑thinking team culture

Benefits

• Competitive salary with structured career progression
• 26 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Workplace pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Comprehensive training and development programmes
• Discounted legal services
• Enhanced wellbeing and support initiatives

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact:

Olivia Reed

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made 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 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.*