Associate – Disputes & Investigations – Bristol – 1-3 years PQE

Overview

In this Bristol-based role, you will handle high-value disputes and investigations within a leading firm’s Disputes & Investigations practice. You will collaborate with partners and cross-border teams to deliver strategic advice on matters with reputational and financial significance. The position focuses on complex commercial disputes, including banking, insolvency, fraud, and arbitration. It offers exposure to international matters and a supportive environment for career development and impact.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Private medical insurance and pension contributions
• Global learning academy and career development platform
• Hybrid working model and flexible arrangements
• Vibrant social and sports committees, plus curated art collections
• Strategic Advisory Council driving innovation and firm-wide initiatives

Responsibilities

• Work on high-value litigation and investigations across banking, insolvency, fraud, and cross-border disputes
• Provide strategic advice on complex disputes in collaboration with UK and international teams
• Engage in civil and criminal fraud claims, insolvency-related litigation, and commercial arbitration
• Collaborate with partners and associates to manage cases and client expectations
• Contribute to case strategy and analysis on matters with reputational and financial significance

Key requirements

• 1-3 years PQE at a leading law firm
• Strong experience in commercial litigation
• Interest or experience in insolvency, fraud, asset recovery, and professional negligence
• Excellent academic credentials and analytical skills
• Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for complex disputes

• collaborative mindset
• analytical skills
• commercial litigation
• contentious insolvency
• fraud
• asset recovery

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