Senior Associate – FSDI (Professional Negligence) – Bristol
Experience: 4‑6 years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full‑time
Salary:£70,000 to £90,000 (DOE)
A superb opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate to join a market‑leading Financial Services Disputes and Investigations (FSDI) team in Bristol. This is one of the UKs largest and most highly regarded financial services litigation teams, with over 150 specialists across the UK. The team is consistently ranked in the top tier by Chambers for financial services litigation outside London.
You will work on exceptional, high‑value and complex matters for an impressive client base, including major UK clearing banks, building societies, private and wealth banks, digital banks, international banks, payment service providers and fixed‑charge receivers.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive, forward‑thinking and award‑winning firm.
Responsibilities
* Run a varied contentious caseload centred on professional negligence
* Provide strategic and commercial legal advice in a range of disputes
* Supervise and support junior team members
* Work alongside senior lawyers on complex, high‑value matters
* Participate in business development and nurture client relationships
* Assist with legal updates, know‑how and internal knowledge development
This role is ideal for someone with genuine drive and ambition who enjoys client contact, relationship building and developing a specialist practice.
Candidate Requirements
* Qualified solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered), ideally 4‑6 PQE (applications outside this range considered)
* Experience running your own caseload of professional negligence matters
* Strong understanding of the CPR and litigation process
* Ideally experience in financial litigation, though backgrounds in insurance, property or commercial litigation are also welcomed
* Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers (desirable)
* Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills
* Commercial awareness and confidence in client relationship management
* A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for supporting junior colleagues
The Team
You will join one of the UKs largest dedicated Financial Services Disputes practices, acting for a wide range of financial institutions including major UK and international banks, challenger banks and fintechs. The team advises across the full spectrum of contentious issues, including dispute resolution, pre‑litigation strategy and ADR.
About the Firm
Fast‑growing, innovative and award‑winning, the firm works with high‑profile clients across the UK and internationally. With over 1,800 people across multiple offices, the firm has been named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023, The Lawyer Awards 2021 and the British Legal Awards 2022.
The firm offers an inclusive, collaborative culture, excellent training, wellbeing support and flexible working.
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or to explore this opportunity further, please contact:
Olivia Reed – Senior Consultant
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
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.
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