Sr Associate - Professional & Financial Risks - Bristol - 5+

Reference: ORJ _ Senior Associate - Professional & Financial Risks - Bristol - 5+ Years PQELocation: Bristol (Hybrid)Type of Role: Permanent, Full-timeSalary: 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 RoleYou'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of professional indemnity claims and related matters, including:Defending liability claims pre- and post-litigationAdvising on regulatory issues, risk management, and Ombudsman complaintsHandling policy coverage issues for insurersWorking on matters involving a wide range of professions, with claim values from tens of thousands to multi-millionsDelivering high-quality, timely outputs to clients in line with service level agreementsContributing to the development and improvement of team processes and proceduresCapturing and collating management information for clientsSupporting business development initiatives and client relationship managementCoaching and developing junior team membersCandidate RequirementsThis 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 processesAbility to deliver legal and commercial solutions collaboratively with clients and colleaguesProven track record of managing and developing client relationshipsCommitment to business development and identifying commercial opportunitiesCommercial mindset with awareness of pricing, resourcing, and profitabilityLeadership skills with experience coaching junior team membersStrong organisational skills and efficiencyGood knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal IT systemsBenefitsThe firm offers:Competitive salary and benefits packageFlexible and hybrid working arrangementsClear career progression opportunitiesSupportive, inclusive, and collaborative cultureRecognition for high-quality work and client serviceCommitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingHow to ApplyIf this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:Olivia Reedð§ Email: ð Phone: / 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.*