Senior/Managing Associate – Financial Litigation Disputes and Investigations

Overview

In this role you join a leading Financial Services Disputes and Investigations team to handle high-value, complex banking and related disputes for UK and international clients. You will run a varied contentious caseload, supervise junior staff, and provide strategic, commercial advice while contributing to business development. The role offers bespoke training, a collaborative culture, and flexible working, with opportunities to advance as a sector specialist.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary with annual pay review
• private medical insurance
• flexible/hybrid working
• 25 days holiday (30 with service)
• wellbeing support
• diversity and inclusion focus

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied contentious caseload for key FS clients
• Supervise Associates, Trainees, and/or Paralegals
• Provide strategic and commercial legal advice on disputes and claims
• Engage in business development activities and nurture client relationships
• Assist with production of legal updates and know-how development

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered) at Senior Associate or Managing Associate level
• Experience running own caseload of financial litigation or property litigation and understanding CPR/litigation process
• Desirable: experience in secured lending litigation, mortgage repossession, or complex title rectification; broader banking/property litigation experience
• Experience supervising or line managing junior staff is desirable
• Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills; self-motivated with ability to manage workloads and deadlines
• Commercially aware with exposure to business development and client relationship management
• Ability to understand client business needs and contribute to firm goals; willingness to develop junior team members

• Analytical thinking
• Strong communication
• Excellent organisational skills
• CPR and litigation process knowledge
• Experience in financial litigation or property litigation
• Knowledge of secured lending litigation and mortgage repossession (desirable)

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