Senior Associate - Financial Litigation - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a talented Senior Associate to join their Financial Services Disputes and Investigations team. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex financial litigation cases for prestigious clients, including banks and financial institutions. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in financial litigation and a passion for mentoring junior team members. With a commitment to career development and a hybrid working model, this position promises not only professional growth but also a supportive and dynamic work environment. If you are ready to take the next step in your legal career, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Career Development Opportunities

Attractive Benefits Package

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 4-8 PQE in financial litigation preferred.
• Experience in supervising and mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation cases including banking disputes and fraud matters.
• Engage in business development and strengthen client relationships.

Skills

Financial Litigation

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Organisational Skills

Business Development

Education

Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered)

Tools

CPR Knowledge

Job description

Senior Associate - Financial Litigation - Bristol

Top 50 law firm and leading Bristol firm are seeking a talented Senior Associate to join their Financial Services Disputes and Investigations (FSDI) team, one of the largest in the UK. This highly ranked team handle complex, high-value financial disputes and litigation for leading financial institutions.

As part of this market-leading team, you'll work with major clients, including clearing banks, wealth banks, payment service providers, and digital banks, managing a varied caseload of contentious matters. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading litigation cases, including banking disputes, professional negligence claims, fraud matters, and regulatory issues
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members
• Engaging in business development, strengthening client relationships

Ideal candidate:

• Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered), ideally 4-8 PQE (applications outside this range are also considered)
• Strong experience in financial litigation, secured lending, property litigation, or commercial litigation
• Knowledge of CPR and the litigation process
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Commercially aware with business development exposure
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills

Our client pride themselves on prioritising career development, wellbeing, and flexible working, with a hybrid model combining office and remote work.

A competitive salary which is review annually and an attractive benefits package is on offer alongside top-tier work, client exposure, and growth opportunities in a supportive and dynamic team.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

*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.*