Associate – Disputes & Investigations – Bristol

Overview

In this role you will support a top-tier disputes team handling high-stakes commercial litigation across banking, finance, insolvency, fraud, regulatory investigations, and arbitration. You will collaborate on high-profile disputes alongside an international team, contributing to complex, high-value matters. The position offers development within a global firm culture and emphasizes growth through a dedicated learning environment. This opportunity is ideal for a solicitor seeking meaningful litigation impact and cross-border experience.

Pay / Benefits

• Top market salary + bonuses
• Private medical
• Pension
• Hybrid working (min. 3 days in-office)
• Global learning academy
• Dynamic culture and social life

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on major, high-profile disputes across multiple sectors
• Support contentious litigation across banking, finance, insolvency, fraud, and regulatory matters
• Work with an international team to manage complex, high-value cases
• Contribute to narrative and strategy development for ongoing disputes

Key requirements

• 1–3 years PQE in commercial litigation
• Solid commercial litigation experience
• Exposure to contentious insolvency, asset recovery, fraud, or professional negligence is a plus
• Strong academic background
• Training at a leading firm
• Passion for complex, high-value litigation
• Technical expertise across a broad range of commercial litigation matters

• Team collaboration
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Commercial litigation
• Contentious insolvency
• Asset recovery

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