Sr Associate - FSDI (Professional Negligence) - Bristol-4-6 PQE
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Reference: ORJ921957363_1786970217Senior Associate - FSDI (Professional Negligence) - Bristol - 4-6 years PQELocation: BristolType of Role: Permanent, Full-timeSalary: 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 UK's 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. The RoleAs a Senior Associate, you will work on a broad range of contentious matters, with a particular focus on professional negligence.
You will have the opportunity to work with major financial institutions including NatWest Group, Lloyds Banking Group and Nationwide Building Society.
Your responsibilities will include
Running a varied contentious caseload centred on professional negligenceProviding strategic and commercial legal advice on a range of disputesSupervising and supporting junior team membersWorking alongside senior lawyers on complex, high value mattersParticipating in business development and nurturing client relationshipsAssisting with legal updates, know how and internal knowledge developmentThis role is ideal for someone with genuine drive and ambition who enjoys client contact, relationship building and developing a specialist practice.
Candidate RequirementsYou will be/have: A qualified solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered), ideally 4-6 PQE (applications outside this range considered)Experience running your own caseload of professional negligence mattersStrong understanding of the CPR and litigation processIdeally experience in financial litigation, though backgrounds in insurance, property or commercial litigation are also welcomedExperience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers (desirable)Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skillsCommercial awareness and confidence in client relationship managementA collaborative approach and enthusiasm for supporting junior colleaguesThe TeamYou will join one of the UK's 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 FirmFast 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 ApplyFor a confidential discussion or to explore this opportunity further, please contact: Olivia Reed - Senior ConsultantEmail: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.ukPhone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761The 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.*