Sr Associate – Financial Litigation, Disputes & Investigations

Overview

As a Senior/Managing Associate in our Financial Litigation, Disputes & Investigations practice in Bristol, you will lead high‑value disputes for banks, lenders and international clients. You will manage a varied caseload, provide strategic advice on complex banking and regulatory matters, and support junior team members. The role combines litigation leadership with client development and internal training to strengthen the team. You will work in a collaborative, top‑tier environment that emphasizes quality, progression and delivering client‑focused outcomes. This is an opportunity to shape high‑stakes disputes within a leading national firm dedicated to financial services work.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• 25 days’ holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Strong training and progression

Responsibilities

• Run a varied caseload of financial services disputes
• Advise on complex banking litigation, professional negligence, investment disputes, fraud, regulatory matters and trade finance
• Provide strategic and commercial advice on contentious matters
• Supervise and support junior team members
• Contribute to business development and nurturing client relationships
• Assist with legal updates, know‑how development and internal training

Key requirements

• SRA registered solicitor
• Experience running a caseload of financial litigation or property litigation
• Strong understanding of the CPR and litigation process
• Experience in secured lending litigation, mortgage repossession or title rectification (desirable)
• Experience supervising junior lawyers or paralegals (advantageous)
• Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills
• Commercial awareness and client relationship management
• Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for team development

• Collaborative mindset
• Commercial awareness
• Client relationship management
• CPR knowledge and litigation process
• Experience in financial services disputes
• Regulatory matters understanding

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