Senior Associate Professional Negligence - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bespoke training

Clear pathway for career progression

Direct client contact

Flexible working options

Supportive and inclusive culture

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol seeks a Senior Associate Professional Negligence to join their prestigious Financial Services Disputes team. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-value cases, providing strategic legal advice while mentoring junior colleagues and participating in business development. The candidate will benefit from bespoke training and flexible working options, within a supportive culture that champions diversity.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of PQE preferred, but experienced candidates outside this bracket encouraged to apply.
• Expertise in professional negligence litigation.
• Solid grasp of litigation process and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Lead a varied caseload focused on professional negligence and financial disputes.
• Provide strategic and commercial legal advice.
• Supervise colleagues and contribute to their development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Senior Associate Professional Negligence - Bristol

Top 50 law firm and Bristol heavyweight are looking for an ambitious Senior Associate to join their Financial Services Disputes team which is a top-tier group renowned for handling high-value banking litigation, professional negligence cases, fraud disputes, regulatory challenges, and more.

With over 150 experts across multiple UK locations, the team act for major financial institutions, including banks, building societies, payment service providers, and wealth management firms.

The role:

• Lead a varied caseload focused on professional negligence and other financial disputes.
• Provide strategic and commercial legal advice.
• Supervise colleagues and contribute to their development.
• Engage in business development activities and produce legal updates.

Ideal candidate:

• A qualified Solicitor, ideally 4-6 PQE (those outside of this bracket with demonstrated experience are still encouraged to appply).
• Expertise in professional negligence litigation, with a solid grasp of the litigation process and CPR.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Previous experience supervising team members is a bonus.

What can you expect in return? Bespoke training with a clear pathway for career progression, direct client contact, flexible working options, and a supportive, inclusive culture.

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.*