Senior Associate – Financial Litigation – Bristol

Overview

As a Senior Associate in the Financial Services Disputes and Investigations team, you will manage a varied caseload of high-value disputes for major financial institutions. You will lead litigation, mentor junior colleagues, and strengthen client relationships while contributing to business development. The role sits in a market-leading team within a Bristol-based firm renowned for growth, client exposure, and top-tier work. This opportunity combines challenging litigation with a supportive, flexible culture and hybrid working.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working (office + remote)
• flexible working
• competitive salary (reviewed annually)
• attractive benefits package
• growth opportunities
• supportive and dynamic team

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation cases (banking disputes, professional negligence, fraud, regulatory matters)
• Supervise and mentor junior team members
• Engage in business development and strengthen client relationships

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered)
• ideally 4-8 PQE (applications outside this range considered)
• Strong experience in financial litigation, secured lending, property litigation, or commercial litigation
• Knowledge of CPR and the litigation process
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Commercially aware with business development exposure
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills

• commercial awareness
• strong communication
• analytical thinking
• organizational skills
• CPR knowledge
• litigation process experience

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