Overview
Senior Associate – Professional & Financial Risks – Bristol – 5+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol (Hybrid)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 (depending on experience)
A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Senior Associate (5+ years PQE) to join its Professional & Financial Risks (PFR) team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a top-ranked team (Chambers & Partners and Legal 500) handling complex professional indemnity litigation and advisory work for leading insurers and professional services firms.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of professional indemnity claims and related matters, including:
- Defending liability claims pre- and post-litigation
- Advising on regulatory issues, risk management, and Ombudsman complaints
- Handling policy coverage issues for insurers
- Working on matters involving a wide range of professions, with claim values from tens of thousands to multi-millions
- Delivering high-quality, timely outputs to clients in line with service level agreements
- Contributing to the development and improvement of team processes and procedures
- Capturing and collating management information for clients
- Supporting business development initiatives and client relationship management
- Coaching and developing junior team members
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified lawyer with:
- 5+ years PQE in professional indemnity litigation (insurance experience desirable but not essential)
- Strong knowledge of legal procedures and litigation processes
- Ability to deliver legal and commercial solutions collaboratively with clients and colleagues
- Proven track record of managing and developing client relationships
- Commitment to business development and identifying commercial opportunities
- Commercial mindset with awareness of pricing, resourcing, and profitability
- Leadership skills with experience coaching junior team members
- Strong organisational skills and efficiency
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal IT systems
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
- Recognition for high-quality work and client service
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Olivia Reed
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £70000 – £90000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol
