Sr Associate-Financial Regulation & Disputes-Bristol-4-6 PQE

Overview

Senior Associate in a market-leading Financial Regulation & Disputes team in Bristol. You will manage and supervise a varied caseload for major banks and financial institutions, handling high-value banking litigation, regulatory disputes, and advisory matters. You’ll mentor junior lawyers, contribute to business development and client relationships, and help drive know-how and legal updates. The role offers exposure to complex, reputationally sensitive disputes across the UK client base, with opportunities to influence strategy and growth. This is a chance to shape outcomes for top-tier financial clients within a collaborative, growth-focused firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual pay review
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 25 days holiday (rising to 30 with service)
• Private medical insurance
• Extensive flexible benefits scheme
• Supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a varied caseload of financial services disputes, including high-value banking litigation and regulatory matters
• Provide strategic, commercial advice to clients alongside senior colleagues
• Supervise junior team members and contribute to their development
• Support business development and client relationship growth
• Assist with legal updates and know-how development
• Collaborate on matters involving major UK and international clients

Key requirements

• 4-6 years PQE (applications outside range considered with relevant expertise)
• Strong experience running own litigation caseload
• Thorough understanding of CPR and litigation process
• Background in financial litigation or transferable experience from insurance, property, or commercial litigation
• Experience supervising junior team members (desirable)
• Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills
• Commercial awareness and enthusiasm for business development
• Ability to build strong client relationships and understand client needs
• Collaborative, team-focused approach

• analytical thinking
• communication
• organisational skills
• financial litigation
• regulatory disputes
• courts and CPR knowledge

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