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

Overview

Senior Associate in a market-leading financial regulation and disputes team, based in Bristol. You will manage high‑value banking and regulatory disputes, supervise junior lawyers, and contribute to business development. The role combines strategic advisory work with hands-on litigation across major financial institutions. You’ll work closely with top clients and help shape the firm’s dispute resolution capabilities in a demanding, high‑stakes environment.

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 disputes
• Provide strategic, commercial advice to clients alongside senior colleagues
• Supervise junior lawyers and support team development
• Contribute to business development and client relationship growth
• Assist with legal updates and know-how development
• Support major clients across the UK and internationally

Key requirements

• 4-6 years PQE (applications outside this range considered with relevant expertise)
• Strong experience running own litigation caseload
• Thorough understanding of the 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 a collaborative, team-focused approach

• collaborative
• strong communication
• organizational skills
• CPR and litigation process knowledge
• financial litigation experience
• regulatory disputes and advisory work

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