Associate – Professional & Financial Risks – Bristol – 2–5 Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £65,000 to £90,000

A leading national law firm is seeking an Associate with 2–5 years’ post qualification experience to join its highly regarded Professional & Financial Risks (PFR) team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a top ranked professional indemnity practice acting for major insurers and large professional services firms, with exposure to high value, complex and varied work.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a diverse caseload of professional indemnity matters, including:

• Defending insurance broker negligence claims
• Acting for brokers in commercial disputes, including commission related issues
• Handling claims ranging from tens of thousands to multi million pound matters
• Advising on regulatory issues, risk management and policy coverage
• Managing pre litigation and litigated claims
• Liaising with clients, insurers, brokers and other stakeholders
• Supporting business development and contributing to team initiatives
• Maintaining high professional standards, client service and compliance

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 2–5 years PQE, ideally with experience in broker negligence claims
• Strong litigation experience (insurance experience desirable but not essential)
• Excellent technical, analytical and drafting skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work efficiently, commercially and with strong financial awareness
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to team culture
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems
• Motivation, resilience and a proactive approach to client service

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment
• High quality, complex and varied work
• Clear career progression pathways
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for business development and client engagement

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

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.