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

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Clear career progression opportunities

Supportive and inclusive culture

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior Associate with over 5 years of PQE to join their Professional & Financial Risks team. The role involves handling complex professional indemnity claims, advising clients on regulatory issues, and mentoring junior staff. This position offers a competitive salary between £70,000 and £90,000, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive and inclusive culture. Interested candidates should contact Olivia Reed for a confidential discussion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in professional indemnity litigation.
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures and litigation processes.
• Ability to deliver collaborative legal and commercial solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied caseload of professional indemnity claims.
• Advise on regulatory issues and risk management.
• Support business development initiatives and client relationships.

Skills

Professional indemnity litigation

Legal procedures and litigation processes

Client management

Business development

Coaching junior team members

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Location: Bristol (Hybrid)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £70,000 - £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 (Chambers & Partners and Legal 500) handling complex professional indemnity litigation and advisory work for leading insurers and professional services firms.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing 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

• 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 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.