Sr Associate - Financial Litigation, Disputes & Investigations

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual pay review

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

25 days' holiday

Private medical insurance

Extensive flexible benefits scheme

High quality training and progression pathways

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Senior / Managing Associate to join its Financial Litigation, Disputes & Investigations team in Bristol. This role involves handling complex financial disputes, advising clients, and supervising junior lawyers. Candidates must be an SRA registered solicitor with experience in financial litigation. Benefits include a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a supportive culture focused on wellbeing and professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualification as an SRA registered solicitor.
• Experience in running a caseload of financial or property litigation.
• Strong understanding of CPR and litigation process.

Responsibilities

• Running a varied caseload of financial services disputes.
• Advising on complex banking litigation and regulatory matters.
• Supervising and supporting junior team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Client relationship management

Education

SRA registered solicitor

Job description

Senior / Managing Associate - Financial Litigation, Disputes & Investigations - Bristol

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid working)

Salary: £80,000 to £100,000 (DOE)

A leading national law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Managing Associate to join its highly regarded Financial Litigation, Disputes & Investigations team in Bristol. This is an exceptional opportunity to work within one of the UK's largest and most respected financial services disputes practices, acting for major banks, building societies, digital lenders and international financial institutions.

The Role

You will join a market leading team handling a broad range of contentious financial services matters. The work is high value, complex and varied, offering exposure to major national and international clients.

• Running a varied caseload of financial services disputes
• Advising on complex banking litigation, professional negligence, investment disputes, fraud, regulatory matters and trade finance issues
• Providing strategic and commercial advice on contentious matters
• Supervising and supporting junior team members
• Contributing to business development and nurturing client relationships
• Assisting with legal updates, know how development and internal training

Candidate Requirements

• Qualification as an SRA registered solicitor
• Experience running a caseload of financial litigation or property litigation matters
• Strong understanding of the CPR and litigation process
• Experience in secured lending litigation, mortgage repossession or title rectification (desirable but not essential)
• Experience supervising junior lawyers or paralegals (advantageous)
• Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills
• Commercial awareness and confidence in client relationship management
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing to team development

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual pay review
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 25 days' holiday (increasing with service)
• Private medical insurance
• Extensive flexible benefits scheme
• Inclusive, supportive culture with strong focus on wellbeing
• High quality training and clear progression pathways
• Opportunity to work with major UK and international financial institutions

How to Apply

Olivia Reed - Recruitment Consultant

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably 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.