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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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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
This role is suited to a lawyer with:

• 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
The firm offers:

• 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

For a confidential discussion or to explore this opportunity further, please contact:

Olivia Reed – Recruitment 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.