Senior Associate – General Liability – Bristol – 5+ years PQE – Bristol

Chadwick Nott; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development programmes

Flexible benefits package

Wellbeing support

Work-life balance

Inclusive environment

Career progression

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is recruiting a Senior Associate to join a leading law firm's General Liability Insurance team in Bristol. The role is permanent, full-time and hybrid, with a salary of £70,000 to £85,000 depending on experience.

You will manage fast track, intermediate and multi-track personal injury claims, advise on coverage issues, and deliver high-quality client service. Occasional travel to London may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in personal injury and fast track litigation.
• Strong legal and commercial problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mentor and support junior team members.
• Commitment to business development and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Managing fast track, intermediate, and multi-track personal injury claims
• Advising on legal aspects of claims, including coverage issues
• Delivering high-quality, timely client service aligned with SLAs
• Supporting team development through training, induction, and process improvement
• Capturing and reporting Management Information for clients
• Contributing to service and process enhancements
• Participating in client events and occasional travel to London

Skills

PQE 5+ years

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Senior Associate – General Liability – Bristol – 5+ years PQE

Location: Bristol (Hybrid & Flexible)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £70,000 to £85,000 (depending on experience)

The Role

A leading law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its General Liability Insurance team in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a well-established client base, including top-tier liability insurers, within a dynamic and collaborative insurance practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing fast track, intermediate, and multi-track personal injury claims
• Advising on legal aspects of claims, including coverage issues
• Delivering high-quality, timely client service aligned with SLAs
• Supporting team development through training, induction, and process improvement
• Capturing and reporting Management Information for clients
• Contributing to service and process enhancements
• Participating in client events and occasional travel to London

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified lawyer with:

• 5+ years PQE in personal injury and fast track litigation
• Experience or interest in Product Law and Health & Safety
• Strong legal and commercial problem-solving skills
• Ability to mentor and support junior team members
• Commitment to business development and client engagement
• Commercial awareness and financial discipline
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proven ability to build trusted client relationships
• A collaborative and inclusive approach to firm culture

Working Arrangements

• The firm supports hybrid working across all roles. Attendance at the Bristol office is expected, with flexibility to accommodate personal commitments.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:

• Comprehensive learning and development programmes
• Flexible benefits package
• Wellbeing support and initiatives
• Positive work-life balance
• Inclusive and respectful working environment
• Clear pathways for career progression

The firm is committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Applications are welcome 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.

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £70000 – £85000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol