Sr Associate-Professional & Financial Risks-Bristol-1-5+ PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Career progression

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Bristol is seeking a Senior Associate for the Professional & Financial Risks team. The role offers hybrid working, a permanent full-time contract, and a salary of £65,000–£90,000 depending on experience.

You will manage professional indemnity claims, advise on regulatory issues, and support business development while coaching junior staff.

Qualifications

• This role requires a qualified lawyer with PQE 1-5 years in professional indemnity litigation.
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures and litigation processes.
• Ability to deliver legal and commercial solutions collaboratively with clients and colleagues.
• Proven track record of managing and developing client relationships.
• Commitment to business development and identifying commercial opportunities.
• Commercial mindset with awareness of pricing, resourcing and profitability.
• Leadership skills with experience coaching junior team members.
• Strong organizational skills and efficiency.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Defending liability claims pre- and post‑litigation.
• Advising on regulatory issues, risk management and Ombudsman complaints.
• Handling policy coverage issues for insurers.
• Working on matters involving a wide range of professions with varied claim values.
• Delivering high‑quality outputs to clients per SLAs.
• Contributing to team processes and client MI collection.
• Supporting business development and client relationship management.
• Coaching and developing junior team members.

Skills

Knowledge of litigation processes

Client relationship management

Leadership coaching

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Senior Associate - Professional & Financial Risks - Bristol - 1 to 5+ Years PQE

Location: Bristol (Hybrid)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £65,000 - £90,000 (depending on experience)

A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Senior Associate (5+ years PQE) to join its Professional & Financial Risks (PFR) team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a top‑ranked team handling complex professional indemnity litigation and advisory work for leading insurers and professional services firms.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of professional indemnity claims and related matters, including:

• Defending liability claims pre‑ and post‑litigation
• Advising on regulatory issues, risk management, and Ombudsman complaints
• Handling policy coverage issues for insurers
• Working on matters involving a wide range of professions, with claim values from tens of thousands to multi‑millions
• Delivering high‑quality, timely outputs to clients in line with service level agreements
• Contributing to the development and improvement of team processes and procedures
• Capturing and collating management information for clients
• Supporting business development initiatives and client relationship management
• Coaching and developing junior team members

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified lawyer with:

• 1-5 years PQE in professional indemnity litigation (insurance experience desirable but not essential)
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures and litigation processes
• Ability to deliver legal and commercial solutions collaboratively with clients and colleagues
• Proven track record of managing and developing client relationships
• Commitment to business development and identifying commercial opportunities
• Commercial mindset with awareness of pricing, resourcing, and profitability
• Leadership skills with experience coaching junior team members
• Strong organisational skills and efficiency
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal IT systems

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• Recognition for high‑quality work and client service
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, 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 to 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 any 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.