Senior Associate – Commercial Disputes (Insurance) – Bristol – 5+ years PQE 

Location: Bristol Office (Hybrid & Flexible)

Type of Role: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £95,000 to £115,000

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Dispute Resolution team in Bristol. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on high-value insurance policyholder disputes and broader commercial litigation for national and international clients.

The Role

This Bristol-based position offers exposure to complex and strategic disputes across sectors such as:

• Insurance coverage (policyholder focus)
• Professional negligence and warranty claims
• Commercial contracts and shareholder disputes
• Financial services and banking litigation

You’ll work closely with a Legal 500-ranked partner and collaborate across teams including corporate, finance, and real estate. You’ll also be encouraged to contribute to business development and sector initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

• 5+ years PQE with strong experience in commercial litigation
• Proven expertise in insurance coverage disputes
• Experience handling High Court and arbitration matters
• Excellent interpersonal and client-handling skills
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• SRA registered lawyer
• Interest in mentoring and developing junior colleagues
• Enthusiasm for practice growth and client development

 Experience in any of the following insurance areas is desirable:

• Professional Indemnity
• Directors' and Officers' Liability
• Cyber Insurance
• Property and Casualty
• Warranty and Indemnity
• Construction Insurance

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time role based in the Bristol office. Hybrid working is supported, with flexible arrangements tailored to role and client needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Private medical insurance and enhanced pension contributions
• Hybrid working model and flexible arrangements
• Award-winning career development platform
• Vibrant social and sports committees
• Platinum-level Investors in People accreditation
• Consistently ranked among the best law firms to work for
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Interested?

For a confidential conversation or to apply, please contact: