Job Description

Senior Associate - Commercial Disputes (Insurance) - Bristol - 5+ years PQE
Location: Bristol Office (Hybrid & Flexible)
Type of Role: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: 95,000 to 115,000
A leading UK law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Dispute Resolution team in Bristol. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on high-value insurance policyholder disputes and broader commercial litigation for national and international clients.
The Role
This Bristol-based position offers exposure to complex and strategic disputes across sectors such as:

• Insurance coverage (policyholder focus)
• Professional negligence and warranty claims
• Commercial contracts and shareholder disputes
• Financial services and banking litigation

You'll work closely with a Legal 500-ranked partner and collaborate across teams including corporate, finance, and real estate. You'll also be encouraged to contribute to business development and sector initiatives.
Candidate Requirements

• 5+ years PQE with strong experience in commercial litigation
• Proven expertise in insurance coverage disputes
• Experience handling High Court and arbitration matters
• Excellent interpersonal and client-handling skills
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• SRA registered lawyer
• Interest in mentoring and developing junior colleagues
• Enthusiasm for practice growth and client development

Experience in any of the following insurance areas is desirable:

• Professional Indemnity
• Directors' and Officers' Liability
• Cyber Insurance
• Property and Casualty
• Warranty and Indemnity
• Construction Insurance

Working Arrangements
This is a full-time role based in the Bristol office. Hybrid working is supported, with flexible arrangements tailored to role and client needs.
Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Private medical insurance and enhanced pension contributions
• Hybrid working model and flexible arrangements
• Award-winning career development platform
• Vibrant social and sports committees
• Platinum-level Investors in People accreditation
• Consistently ranked among the best law firms to work for

Interested?
For a confidential conversation or to apply, please contact:
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? 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
? Olivia Reed | LinkedIn
Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.
*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.*
Company
Our business is about you. Helping you find the right job. We've been in the recruitment industry for 20 years, so we're confident we can make a real difference to your career prospects. Over half of our business is repeat or recommended business - candidates returning for their next career move or recommending their colleagues to us. We like it like that.
But that's not enough. We want to improve our legal recruitment service every day, every week, and every year, to ensure your success.
Our depth and breadth of experience means we already know the legal recruitment market inside out. And our industry-leading training programme fully prepares candidates for what lies ahead in a law career. So, as a lawyer, you can trust us when you need to take the next step.
We see things from your perspective. Nearly all our staff have legal training, and many have actually practised as solicitors. Which means you benefit from their in-depth knowledge of local markets, and specialist legal recruitment advice from consultants with first-hand, relevant experience.
Of course we take your career extremely seriously. We've worked long and hard to build trust and rapport with our clients and candidates, and all our dealings are treated with utmost confidence. We have a reputation for being proactive and well connected in the legal profession, and we're always determined to achieve the best possible outcome for you.
For more information about how we can assist you please visit or call us in confidence on 0800 0121 848
Company info Website Telephone 0117 925 9962 Location 2nd Floor
25 King Street
Bristol
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BS1 4PB
United Kingdom
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