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Burges Salmon is the independent UK law firm which delivers the best mix of advice, service and value.

Our clients range from the largest private and public sector organisations and institutions, to entrepreneurial businesses and wealthy individuals and families.

Working from our offices in Bristol, London and Edinburgh, we have built a progressive service culture based on collaboration and teamwork that is shaped around the needs of our clients to deliver a fantastic service and experience.

Operating in selected markets where our knowledge, experience and skills deliver highly effective solutions to our clients’ complex needs, we aim aims to be a leader not a follower in these markets.

Burges Salmon works for clients in all three UK jurisdictions and across the globe, through an international network of leading independent law firms – our preferred firms. Our objective is to provide clients with excellent service and advice, working with these preferred firms around the world to meet clients’ international needs, where relevant.

The firm’s international experience spans all major sector and practice areas and primarily focuses on supporting its international clients around the world and overseas clients with their investment activities into the UK.

Burges Salmon LLP

We are an ambitious, sustainable and inclusive firm that ensures its clients, people and wider communities flourish.

You must have extensive commercial law experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, independence, excellent communication, and SRA or Law Society of Scotland registration.

You will provide legal advice, draft and review agreements, assist with regulatory compliance, support businesses, and collaborate on complex transactions.

Consulting

Legal

Bristol

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 Commercial Consultant - BFlex
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 Burges Salmon's BFlex, an innovative legal consulting platform, is expanding its network of commercial law consultants. We're seeking experienced Commercial Solicitors to join our growing team.
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 As a Commercial Consultant, you'll have the opportunity to advise on:
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 <li>Contract drafting and negotiation</li>
 <li>Corporate governance</li>
 <li>Intellectual property</li>
 <li>Data protection</li>
 </ul> 
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 Key Responsibilities:
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 <ul>
 <li>Provide commercial legal advice</li>
 <li>Draft and review commercial agreements</li>
 <li>Assist with regulatory compliance</li>
 <li>Support businesses at various stages</li>
 <li>Collaborate on complex transactions</li>
 </ul> 
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 Requirements:
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 <ul>
 <li>Extensive commercial law experience</li>
 <li>Strong drafting and negotiation skills</li>
 <li>Ability to work independently</li>
 <li>Excellent communication skills</li>
 <li>SRA or Law Society of Scotland registration</li>
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 Benefits:
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 <ul>
 <li>Project variety across industries</li>
 <li>Flexible schedule</li>
 <li>Competitive compensation</li>
 <li>Professional network access</li>
 <li>Growth opportunities</li>
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 We offer our consultants the flexibility to choose assignments that align with their expertise and schedule preferences, allowing for a better work-life balance. Whether you're interested in part-time consulting, project-based work, or more sustained engagements, feel free to get in touch.
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  Commercial Consultant - BFlex
 
 
 
  Burges Salmon's BFlex, an innovative legal consulting platform, is expanding its network of commercial law consultants. We're seeking experienced Commercial Solicitors to join our growing team.
 
 
 
  As a Commercial Consultant, you'll have the opportunity to advise on:
 
 
  Contract drafting and negotiation
  Corporate governance
  Intellectual property
  Data protection
 
 
 
  Key Responsibilities:
 
 
  Provide commercial legal advice
  Draft and review commercial agreements
  Assist with regulatory compliance
  Support businesses at various stages
  Collaborate on complex transactions
 
 
 
  Requirements:
 
 
  Extensive commercial law experience
  Strong drafting and negotiation skills
  Ability to work independently
  Excellent communication skills
  SRA or Law Society of Scotland registration
 
 
 
  Benefits:
 
 
  Project variety across industries
  Flexible schedule
  Competitive compensation
  Professional network access
  Growth opportunities
 
 
 
  We offer our consultants the flexibility to choose assignments that align with their expertise and schedule preferences, allowing for a better work-life balance. Whether you're interested in part-time consulting, project-based work, or more sustained engagements, feel free to get in touch.
 


Commercial Consultant - Burges Salmon LLP

Burges Salmon

Commercial Consultant

You need 5+ years in commercial litigation, strong legal knowledge, research and drafting skills, clear communication, project management, a proactive mindset, and SRA registration.

You will monitor legal trends, create and update knowledge materials, deliver training, support lawyers in complex cases, contribute to thought leadership, and build external relationships.

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 Professional Support Lawyer - PSL 
 Are you looking for an opportunity to utilise your strong technical and people development skills in a new way? 
 We are looking for a Professional Support Lawyer to join and support the development of our market leading Dispute Resolution Department. 
 In this role, you would provide high quality legal and practical guidance, know-how, training and current awareness to our lawyers and clients. 
 Working closely with our existing PSL team, Partners, Associates and Knowledge Information Services team, you will help to develop and implement strategies and services in this practice area. 
 The Opportunity 
 We are expanding our team in order to meet increasing client needs and are looking to recruit a Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) to support this expansion. 
 The Team 
 Our 100+ strong team of dispute resolution lawyers work on a diverse range of complex challenges facing their clients. We focus on outcomes, not just process. 
 We have a strong reputation for core litigation services and have developed significant disputes practices, working with top clients in a range of industry sectors and legal specialisms including: 
 <ul>
 
 <li>Transport</li> 
 <li>Financial Services</li> 
 <li>Energy</li> 
 <li>Pensions</li> 
 <li>Fraud &amp; White Collar Crime</li> 
 <li>Banking</li> 
 <li>Intellectual Property</li> 
 <li>Heath &amp; Safety</li> 
 <li>Food &amp; Agriculture</li> 
 <li>Real Estate</li> 
 </ul> 
 For this opportunity, you wouldn't need experience of all of these specialisms, but a solid understanding of commercial litigation and UK civil procedure is fundamental. 
 Our clients operate in both the private and public sectors, and include: Airbus, BBC, Coca Cola HBC, Discovery Channel, Harrods, FirstGroup, Victoria's Secret, The Crown Estate, National Crime Agency, Nationwide Building Society and Royal Bank of Scotland. 
 We carry out litigation in London, internationally and throughout the rest of the UK. We are regularly involved in arbitrations and in industry-specific dispute resolution procedures, as well as acting in major regulatory and criminal investigations. 
 What others say… 
 The team is Tier 1 and Band 1 ranked across various sectors in The Legal 500 and in Chambers. 
 Responsibilities 
 As a PSL, you will be an integral part of the Dispute Resolution Team, working alongside the team's existing PSL and the firm's wider PSL network. 
 This is a generalist professional support/knowledge lawyer role but the primary focus will be: 
 <ul>
 
 <li>Working with our existing PSL team to monitor and analyse legal and market developments and trends in commercial litigation / dispute resolution and communicate them to our lawyers and clients.</li> 
 <li>Working with individual sub-teams within the Dispute Resolution group to create, update, and maintain precedents, templates, checklists, and other know-how materials.</li> 
 <li>Working with our existing PSL team to design and deliver internal and external training sessions and webinars on relevant topics.</li> 
 <li>Support our lawyers in complex and novel matters by providing research, advice, and drafting assistance.</li> 
 <li>Contribute to thought leadership and business development initiatives, such as newsletters, articles, blogs, podcasts, client alerts, and seminars.</li> 
 <li>Build and maintain relationships with external networks and organisations, such as professional bodies, regulators, and industry groups. Particularly focusing in the areas of new technologies in the legal sector and the advancement of Artificial Intelligence.</li> 
 <li>Participate in knowledge-sharing and best practice activities within the firm and the wider legal community.</li> 
 <li>Working closely with the firm's Risk team to participate in knowledge-sharing and best practice activities in Risk Management.</li> 
 </ul> 
 You will have the opportunity to become involved in team and firm wide initiatives to support the firm's knowledge management and business development, in collaboration with our marketing and innovation specialists. 
 What you'll need 
 <ul>
 
 <li>At least 5 years' relevant practical experience working on high quality commercial litigation.</li> 
 <li>Excellent legal knowledge and skills, with a focus on contract law, tort law, civil procedure, mediation, statutory and public inquiries and alternative dispute resolution.</li> 
 <li>Strong analytical, research, and drafting skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.</li> 
 <li>Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences.</li> 
 <li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with initiative and proactivity.</li> 
 <li>Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, prioritise tasks, and adapt to changing demands.</li> 
 <li>Passion for learning and sharing knowledge, with a keen interest in innovation and technology.</li> 
 <li>Must be a SRA registered Lawyer.</li> 
 </ul> 
 Benefits 
 Click here for a full overview of our brilliant reward package and find out more about the benefits of a legal career with Burges Salmon, here. 
 We're committed to finding the right person for this role and we're open to discussing flexible working, full time or part time working patterns. 
 It's important to us that our organisation represents the diverse community in which we operate and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident employer we will provide a fully accessible recruitment process. 
 Get in touch! 
 If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Chris Jenkinson - 0117 307 2246 - for an informal and confidential conversation.
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 Competitive Salary
 Flexible working
 Private medical insurance
 Personal/Professional development
 Parental leave
 Pension and life assurance
 25 days annual leave
 2 paid days leave volunteering
 Cycle to work
 Social club
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  Professional Support Lawyer - PSL 
   Are you looking for an opportunity to utilise your strong technical and people development skills in a new way? 
   We are looking for a Professional Support Lawyer to join and support the development of our market leading Dispute Resolution Department. 
   In this role, you would provide high quality legal and practical guidance, know-how, training and current awareness to our lawyers and clients. 
   Working closely with our existing PSL team, Partners, Associates and Knowledge Information Services team, you will help to develop and implement strategies and services in this practice area. 
   The Opportunity 
   We are expanding our team in order to meet increasing client needs and are looking to recruit a Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) to support this expansion. 
   The Team 
   Our 100+ strong team of dispute resolution lawyers work on a diverse range of complex challenges facing their clients. We focus on outcomes, not just process. 
   We have a strong reputation for core litigation services and have developed significant disputes practices, working with top clients in a range of industry sectors and legal specialisms including: 
  
    
   Transport 
   Financial Services 
   Energy 
   Pensions 
   Fraud & White Collar Crime 
   Banking 
   Intellectual Property 
   Heath & Safety 
   Food & Agriculture 
   Real Estate 
   
  For this opportunity, you wouldn't need experience of all of these specialisms, but a solid understanding of commercial litigation and UK civil procedure is fundamental. 
   Our clients operate in both the private and public sectors, and include: Airbus, BBC, Coca Cola HBC, Discovery Channel, Harrods, FirstGroup, Victoria's Secret, The Crown Estate, National Crime Agency, Nationwide Building Society and Royal Bank of Scotland. 
   We carry out litigation in London, internationally and throughout the rest of the UK. We are regularly involved in arbitrations and in industry-specific dispute resolution procedures, as well as acting in major regulatory and criminal investigations. 
   What others say… 
   The team is Tier 1 and Band 1 ranked across various sectors in The Legal 500 and in Chambers. 
   Responsibilities 
   As a PSL, you will be an integral part of the Dispute Resolution Team, working alongside the team's existing PSL and the firm's wider PSL network. 
   This is a generalist professional support/knowledge lawyer role but the primary focus will be: 
  
    
   Working with our existing PSL team to monitor and analyse legal and market developments and trends in commercial litigation / dispute resolution and communicate them to our lawyers and clients. 
   Working with individual sub-teams within the Dispute Resolution group to create, update, and maintain precedents, templates, checklists, and other know-how materials. 
   Working with our existing PSL team to design and deliver internal and external training sessions and webinars on relevant topics. 
   Support our lawyers in complex and novel matters by providing research, advice, and drafting assistance. 
   Contribute to thought leadership and business development initiatives, such as newsletters, articles, blogs, podcasts, client alerts, and seminars. 
   Build and maintain relationships with external networks and organisations, such as professional bodies, regulators, and industry groups. Particularly focusing in the areas of new technologies in the legal sector and the advancement of Artificial Intelligence. 
   Participate in knowledge-sharing and best practice activities within the firm and the wider legal community. 
   Working closely with the firm's Risk team to participate in knowledge-sharing and best practice activities in Risk Management. 
   
  You will have the opportunity to become involved in team and firm wide initiatives to support the firm's knowledge management and business development, in collaboration with our marketing and innovation specialists. 
   What you'll need 
  
    
   At least 5 years' relevant practical experience working on high quality commercial litigation. 
   Excellent legal knowledge and skills, with a focus on contract law, tort law, civil procedure, mediation, statutory and public inquiries and alternative dispute resolution. 
   Strong analytical, research, and drafting skills, with attention to detail and accuracy. 
   Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences. 
   Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with initiative and proactivity. 
   Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, prioritise tasks, and adapt to changing demands. 
   Passion for learning and sharing knowledge, with a keen interest in innovation and technology. 
   Must be a SRA registered Lawyer. 
   
  Benefits 
  Click here for a full overview of our brilliant reward package and find out more about the benefits of a legal career with Burges Salmon, here. 
   We're committed to finding the right person for this role and we're open to discussing flexible working, full time or part time working patterns. 
   It's important to us that our organisation represents the diverse community in which we operate and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident employer we will provide a fully accessible recruitment process. 
   Get in touch! 
   If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Chris Jenkinson - 0117 307 2246 - for an informal and confidential conversation.
 
 

 Competitive Salary
 Flexible working
 Private medical insurance
 Personal/Professional development
 Parental leave
 Pension and life assurance
 25 days annual leave
 2 paid days leave volunteering
 Cycle to work
 Social club


Professional Support Lawyer (Disputes) - Burges Salmon LLP

Professional Support Lawyer (Disputes)

You must have relevant high-quality commercial litigation experience, strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, effective workload management, self-motivation, and SRA registration.

You will deliver excellent client service, support cultural initiatives, achieve personal and firm objectives, grow team skills, and deepen client relations to develop the business.

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 Solicitor
 Burges Salmon are offering an opportunity for a Solicitor of at least 1 years PQE to join our leading team of property litigation lawyers, based in Bristol but advising in relation to clients and property across England &amp; Wales. In this role, you can expect complex and high value work on behalf of household name national and international clients.
 The Team
 Our 100+ strong team of dispute resolution lawyers work on a diverse range of complex challenges facing their clients. We focus on outcomes, not just process.
 The Real Estate Disputes Team are known for their pragmatic approach and ability to offer alternative real estate dispute resolution methods and solutions to clients. We collaborate with other dispute resolution and non-contentious real estate specialists within the firm, to provide the highest quality advice on real estate disputes for our clients.
 You'll provide advice to clients on risk/asset management at a pre-action stage as well as advising on the full spectrum of commercial and complex residential property related disputes, including mediations, arbitrations and contested litigation. We provide real estate disputes advice to commercial property institutions, banks, investment companies and high net worth individuals.
 You will also be exposed to a wide variety of work and clients, with all members of the team having the opportunity to work across the full breadth of sectors and legal specialisms within real estate disputes. We consider that this diversity of experience not only results in a more varied and interesting working environment but ultimately helps our lawyers to develop a broader skillset and greater flexibility of approach.
 We are ranked Tier 1 by both Chambers and Legal 500.
 What others say…
 ‘Burges Salmon has a strong property litigation team. They are a joy to work with and provide sound commercial advice and strategy.' (The Legal 500, 2023)
 ‘They are first-rate across all levels of experience. They always deliver user-friendly advice, whatever the complexity.' (Chambers, 2023)
 Key clients include:
 The Greater London Authority, Severn Trent Water, Pennon Group, St Modwen, John Lewis Partnership, Virgin, Tritax Big Box REIT, a wide variety of Government Departments and a number of global investment banks.
 The Firm
 Our working environment is professional yet progressive, where quality of work and quality of life go hand-in-hand. Our collaborative approach to how we do business is totally refreshing. It's what attracts some of the best legal minds in the industry and it's why our people love working here.
 We are proud to have received an Investors in People - Platinum Accreditation and have recently been voted by our people as RollOnFriday's ‘Best Law Firm to Work at 2024', an accolade that the firm has achieved for the third year in a row.
 We're committed to finding the right person for this role and are open to discussing flexible working, and full time or part time working patterns. We have a successful hybrid working model, which provides another way for our people to work with flexibility.
 Responsibilities
 <div>
 <ul>
 <li>Building the Culture: You'll deliver service excellence on all client matters and participate in cultural initiatives that underpin life at the firm, making Burges Salon a great place to work.</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Delivering Results: Achieve your personal objectives and be aware of how to focus your contribution to support the firm's overall aims. Plan, control and resource matters effectively, delegating where appropriate and monitor delivery.</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Growing our People: Actively contribute to the development of those you have responsibility for. Establish your standing as an ‘expert' in your chosen area / sector. Identify and take advantage of opportunities broaden your technical / client experience.</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Developing our Business: Deepen your understanding of client needs and expectations, identify opportunities to lead CRM activities, build you own network and cross-refer work where appropriate.</li>
 </ul>
 </div>
 What you'll need
 <div>
 <ul>
 <li>Relevant experience working on high quality commercial litigation in the High Court or before the leading arbitration bodies</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Be a strong team player, with excellent interpersonal skills</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Able to manage a complex and varied workload effectively</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Be self-motivated and willing to learn</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>Must be a SRA registered lawyer</li>
 </ul>
 </div>
 Benefits
 Click here for a full overview of our brilliant reward package and find out more about the benefits of a legal career with Burges Salmon, here.
 It's important to us that our organisation represents the diverse community in which we operate and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident employer we will provide a fully accessible recruitment process.
 Get in touch!
 If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Chris Jenkinson - 0117 307 2246 - for an informal and confidential conversation.
</div> 
<div>
 Competitive Salary
 Flexible working
 Private medical insurance
 Personal/Professional development
 Parental leave
 Pension and life assurance
 25 days annual leave
 2 paid days leave volunteering
 Cycle to work
 Social club
</div>


 Solicitor
 Burges Salmon are offering an opportunity for a Solicitor of at least 1 years PQE to join our leading team of property litigation lawyers, based in Bristol but advising in relation to clients and property across England & Wales. In this role, you can expect complex and high value work on behalf of household name national and international clients.
  The Team
 Our 100+ strong team of dispute resolution lawyers work on a diverse range of complex challenges facing their clients. We focus on outcomes, not just process.
 The Real Estate Disputes Team are known for their pragmatic approach and ability to offer alternative real estate dispute resolution methods and solutions to clients. We collaborate with other dispute resolution and non-contentious real estate specialists within the firm, to provide the highest quality advice on real estate disputes for our clients.
 You'll provide advice to clients on risk/asset management at a pre-action stage as well as advising on the full spectrum of commercial and complex residential property related disputes, including mediations, arbitrations and contested litigation. We provide real estate disputes advice to commercial property institutions, banks, investment companies and high net worth individuals.
 You will also be exposed to a wide variety of work and clients, with all members of the team having the opportunity to work across the full breadth of sectors and legal specialisms within real estate disputes. We consider that this diversity of experience not only results in a more varied and interesting working environment but ultimately helps our lawyers to develop a broader skillset and greater flexibility of approach.
 We are ranked Tier 1 by both Chambers and Legal 500.
  What others say…
  ‘Burges Salmon has a strong property litigation team. They are a joy to work with and provide sound commercial advice and strategy.' (The Legal 500, 2023)
  ‘They are first-rate across all levels of experience. They always deliver user-friendly advice, whatever the complexity.' (Chambers, 2023)
  Key clients include:
 The Greater London Authority, Severn Trent Water, Pennon Group, St Modwen, John Lewis Partnership, Virgin, Tritax Big Box REIT, a wide variety of Government Departments and a number of global investment banks.
  The Firm
 Our working environment is professional yet progressive, where quality of work and quality of life go hand-in-hand. Our collaborative approach to how we do business is totally refreshing. It's what attracts some of the best legal minds in the industry and it's why our people love working here.
 We are proud to have received an Investors in People - Platinum Accreditation and have recently been voted by our people as RollOnFriday's ‘Best Law Firm to Work at 2024', an accolade that the firm has achieved for the third year in a row.
 We're committed to finding the right person for this role and are open to discussing flexible working, and full time or part time working patterns. We have a successful hybrid working model, which provides another way for our people to work with flexibility.
  Responsibilities
 
  
   Building the Culture: You'll deliver service excellence on all client matters and participate in cultural initiatives that underpin life at the firm, making Burges Salon a great place to work.
  
  
   Delivering Results: Achieve your personal objectives and be aware of how to focus your contribution to support the firm's overall aims. Plan, control and resource matters effectively, delegating where appropriate and monitor delivery.
  
  
   Growing our People: Actively contribute to the development of those you have responsibility for. Establish your standing as an ‘expert' in your chosen area / sector. Identify and take advantage of opportunities broaden your technical / client experience.
  
  
   Developing our Business: Deepen your understanding of client needs and expectations, identify opportunities to lead CRM activities, build you own network and cross-refer work where appropriate.
  
 
 What you'll need
 
  
   Relevant experience working on high quality commercial litigation in the High Court or before the leading arbitration bodies
  
  
   Be a strong team player, with excellent interpersonal skills
  
  
   Able to manage a complex and varied workload effectively
  
  
   Be self-motivated and willing to learn
  
  
   Must be a SRA registered lawyer
  
 
 Benefits
 Click here for a full overview of our brilliant reward package and find out more about the benefits of a legal career with Burges Salmon, here.
 It's important to us that our organisation represents the diverse community in which we operate and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident employer we will provide a fully accessible recruitment process.
  Get in touch!
 If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Chris Jenkinson - 0117 307 2246 - for an informal and confidential conversation.
 

 Competitive Salary
 Flexible working
 Private medical insurance
 Personal/Professional development
 Parental leave
 Pension and life assurance
 25 days annual leave
 2 paid days leave volunteering
 Cycle to work
 Social club


Property Litigation Solicitor - Burges Salmon LLP

Property Litigation Solicitor

You must have commercial litigation experience, interest in insurance disputes, business development enthusiasm, strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, and be an SRA registered lawyer.

You will enhance workplace culture, achieve project goals, develop your team’s expertise, and network to foster collaborations and referrals.

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 Associate / Senior Associate – Insurance Policyholder and Commercial Disputes
 Burges Salmon is offering an opportunity for a Solicitor, ideally of 4 to 7 years' PQE, to join our leading Dispute Resolution Unit. We are looking for a mid to senior level lawyer with experience of (and interest in developing a practice in) Insurance Policyholder Disputes.
 Ideal candidates will also be a competent commercial dispute resolution lawyer, capable of handling general commercial disputes (such as professional negligence, commercial contracts, warranty claims etc.).
 You can expect complex and high value work on behalf of household name national and international clients. In this role you would work closely with Matt Kaltsas-Walker to grow our Insurance Policyholder Disputes practice.
 The Team
 Our 100+ strong team of dispute resolution lawyers work on a diverse range of complex challenges facing their clients. We focus on outcomes, not just process.
 You'll work with a range of high-profile and cutting-edge clients in a variety of sectors . Working as part of a team, you'll handle complex commercial litigation including contractual disputes, corporate/shareholder disputes, professional negligence, fraud, insurance and financial services/banking disputes.
 Within insurance disputes, the team mainly acts for policy holders, so experience of working with this client base is ideal, but not essential. We act for clients in a variety of sectors, so we are looking for experience of or familiarity with at least one of the following areas:
 <ul>
 <li>Professional Indemnity</li>
 <li>Directors' and Officers' Liability</li>
 <li>Cyber</li>
 <li>Property and Casualty</li>
 <li>Warranty and Indemnity</li>
 <li>Construction Insurance</li>
 </ul>
 Key Partner
 In this role, you will be working as part of our leading Dispute Resolution Department and closely with Matthew Kaltsas-Walker, who is ranked as a Next Generation Partner in the Legal 500.
 What others say…
 An excellent offering with super smart lawyers and the skill set to match the best – the quality of a London firm but at regional prices.' (Legal 500, 2024)
 "Burges Salmon has a highly commended team of well-reputed practitioners, known for handling high-value national and international disputes" (Chambers, 2023)
 The Firm
 Our working environment is professional yet progressive, where quality of work and quality of life go hand-in-hand. Our collaborative approach to how we do business is totally refreshing. It's what attracts some of the best legal minds in the industry and it's why our people love working here.
 We are proud to have received an Investors in People - Platinum Accreditation and have recently been voted by our people as RollOnFriday's ‘Best Law Firm to Work at 2024', an accolade that the firm has achieved for the third year in a row.
 We're committed to finding the right person for this role and are open to discussing flexible working, and full time or part time working patterns. We have a successful hybrid working model, which provides another way for our people to work with flexibility.
 Responsibilities
 <ul>
 <li>Building the Culture: Embrace your role as a role model to enhance Burges Salmon's workplace. Set the cultural tone and support change initiatives.</li>
 <li>Delivering Results: Achieve personal goals, align contributions with overall priorities, and manage resources effectively to ensure successful project delivery.</li>
 <li>Growing our People: Actively develop your team, enhance expertise in your field, and deepen your knowledge and skills.</li>
 <li>Developing our Business: Network to foster collaboration and referrals.</li>
 </ul>
 What you'll need
 <ul>
 <li>Relevant experience working on high quality commercial litigation in the High Court or before the leading arbitration bodies</li>
 <li>Experience of and an interest in complex insurance coverage disputes</li>
 <li>Enthusiasm for business development and a desire to develop a practice.</li>
 <li>Be a strong team player, with excellent interpersonal skills</li>
 <li>Able to manage a complex and varied workload effectively</li>
 <li>Be self-motivated and willing to learn</li>
 <li>Must be a SRA registered lawyer</li>
 </ul>
 Benefits
 Click here for a full overview of our brilliant reward package and find out more about the benefits of a legal career with Burges Salmon, here.
 It's important to us that our organisation represents the diverse community in which we operate and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident employer we will provide a fully accessible recruitment process.
 Get in touch!
 If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Chris Jenkinson - 0117 307 2246 - for an informal and confidential conversation.
</div> 
<div>
 Competitive Salary
 Flexible working
 Private medical insurance
 Personal/Professional development
 Parental leave
 Pension and life assurance
 25 days annual leave
 2 paid days leave volunteering
 Cycle to work
 Social club
</div>


 Associate / Senior Associate – Insurance Policyholder and Commercial Disputes
 Burges Salmon is offering an opportunity for a Solicitor, ideally of 4 to 7 years' PQE, to join our leading Dispute Resolution Unit. We are looking for a mid to senior level lawyer with experience of (and interest in developing a practice in) Insurance Policyholder Disputes.
 Ideal candidates will also be a competent commercial dispute resolution lawyer, capable of handling general commercial disputes (such as professional negligence, commercial contracts, warranty claims etc.).
 You can expect complex and high value work on behalf of household name national and international clients. In this role you would work closely with Matt Kaltsas-Walker to grow our Insurance Policyholder Disputes practice.
  The Team
 Our 100+ strong team of dispute resolution lawyers work on a diverse range of complex challenges facing their clients. We focus on outcomes, not just process.
 You'll work with a range of high-profile and cutting-edge clients in a variety of sectors . Working as part of a team, you'll handle complex commercial litigation including contractual disputes, corporate/shareholder disputes, professional negligence, fraud, insurance and financial services/banking disputes.
 Within insurance disputes, the team mainly acts for policy holders, so experience of working with this client base is ideal, but not essential. We act for clients in a variety of sectors, so we are looking for experience of or familiarity with at least one of the following areas:
 
  Professional Indemnity
  Directors' and Officers' Liability
  Cyber
  Property and Casualty
  Warranty and Indemnity
  Construction Insurance
 
 Key Partner
 In this role, you will be working as part of our leading Dispute Resolution Department and closely with Matthew Kaltsas-Walker, who is ranked as a Next Generation Partner in the Legal 500.
  What others say…
  An excellent offering with super smart lawyers and the skill set to match the best – the quality of a London firm but at regional prices.' (Legal 500, 2024)
 "Burges Salmon has a highly commended team of well-reputed practitioners, known for handling high-value national and international disputes" (Chambers, 2023)
  The Firm
 Our working environment is professional yet progressive, where quality of work and quality of life go hand-in-hand. Our collaborative approach to how we do business is totally refreshing. It's what attracts some of the best legal minds in the industry and it's why our people love working here.
 We are proud to have received an Investors in People - Platinum Accreditation and have recently been voted by our people as RollOnFriday's ‘Best Law Firm to Work at 2024', an accolade that the firm has achieved for the third year in a row.
 We're committed to finding the right person for this role and are open to discussing flexible working, and full time or part time working patterns. We have a successful hybrid working model, which provides another way for our people to work with flexibility.
  Responsibilities
 
  Building the Culture: Embrace your role as a role model to enhance Burges Salmon's workplace. Set the cultural tone and support change initiatives.
  Delivering Results: Achieve personal goals, align contributions with overall priorities, and manage resources effectively to ensure successful project delivery.
  Growing our People: Actively develop your team, enhance expertise in your field, and deepen your knowledge and skills.
  Developing our Business: Network to foster collaboration and referrals.
 
 What you'll need
 
  Relevant experience working on high quality commercial litigation in the High Court or before the leading arbitration bodies
  Experience of and an interest in complex insurance coverage disputes
  Enthusiasm for business development and a desire to develop a practice.
  Be a strong team player, with excellent interpersonal skills
  Able to manage a complex and varied workload effectively
  Be self-motivated and willing to learn
  Must be a SRA registered lawyer
 
 Benefits
 Click here for a full overview of our brilliant reward package and find out more about the benefits of a legal career with Burges Salmon, here.
 It's important to us that our organisation represents the diverse community in which we operate and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident employer we will provide a fully accessible recruitment process.
  Get in touch!
 If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Chris Jenkinson - 0117 307 2246 - for an informal and confidential conversation.
 

 Competitive Salary
 Flexible working
 Private medical insurance
 Personal/Professional development
 Parental leave
 Pension and life assurance
 25 days annual leave
 2 paid days leave volunteering
 Cycle to work
 Social club


Commercial Disputes Associate - Insurance - Burges Salmon LLP

Commercial Disputes Associate - Insurance

You need practical experience in Pensions Litigation, strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, adaptability under pressure, and SRA registration as a lawyer.

You will draft documentation, handle negligence claims, resolve admin disputes, manage member complaints, address regulatory issues, and advise financial firms on pensions and investments.

Edinburgh

London

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 Are you an experienced Pensions Litigation Lawyer looking for a new opportunity? Join our "cutting-edge" (Legal 500, 2024) Pensions Litigation Team, where you'll have access to rewarding and complex work with top-calibre clients, enjoying high levels of responsibility from the outset.
 The Opportunity
 We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our Tier 1 (Legal 500) and Band 2 (Chambers) ranked Pensions Litigation Team, part of our wider Dispute Resolution Department. Here you will work with leading Partners on the whole range of pensions disputes work including high-profile multi-party Part 8 rectification and construction claims, Part 7 professional negligence claims, regulatory proceedings and member complaints. The team acts for trustees, employers and representative members.
 The team regularly advise on the following issues:
 <ul>
 <li>Documentation problems: drafting errors and invalidity of scheme governing documentation</li>
 <li>Negligence claims acting for and against all advisers to pension schemes</li>
 <li>Administration errors and disputes with administration providers: Under- and over- payment, GMP equalisation, tax issues, benefit rectification projects</li>
 <li>Member disputes: IDRP complaints, complaints to the Pensions Ombudsmen and the FOS</li>
 <li>Data protection and cybersecurity issues</li>
 <li>Representing members in Part 8 claims and Beddoe proceedings</li>
 <li>Regulatory disputes</li>
 <li>Advice to FCA regulated financial services firms offering SIPPs and SSASs in relation to pensions and investment issues</li>
 </ul>
 Given the flexible and collaborative way our Dispute Resolution Department operates, you will also have opportunity to support wider professional negligence work and commercial disputes. You will also be expected to build strong relationships with our leading pensions advisory practice in Bristol, Edinburgh and London.
 As one of 100+ dispute resolution lawyers working on a diverse range of complex challenges facing clients in the private and public sector, you will work closely with highly regarded lawyers, including:
 <ul>
 <li>Suzanne Padmore, Leading Partner (Legal 500) and Band 4 (Chambers)</li>
 <li>Justin Briggs, Leading Partner (Legal 500) and Band 2 (Chambers)</li>
 </ul>
 What others say…
 ‘London quality outside London. Great technical pensions knowledge combined with litigation expertise.' (Legal 500, 2025).
 ‘Burges Salmon has an established team of pensions litigators with a longstanding reputation for handling significant high-profile cases. The firm is noted for its expertise in Part 8 claims, rectification cases and regulatory litigation. It also advises clients on pension-related professional negligence cases. It focuses on work for trustees and also advises a large number of scheme sponsors.' (Chambers, 2024)
 What you'll need
 <ul>
 <li>Practical experience of Pensions Litigation and professional negligence disputes</li>
 <li>Strong team working skills</li>
 <li>Excellent interpersonal, client and commercial skills</li>
 <li>Adaptability and ability to deal with complex work under pressure</li>
 <li>Registration as a lawyer with the SRA</li>
 </ul>
 The Firm
 Our working environment is professional yet progressive, where quality of work and quality of life go hand-in-hand. Our collaborative approach to how we do business is totally refreshing. It's what attracts some of the best legal minds in the industry and it's why our people love working here.
 We are proud to have received an Investors in People - Platinum Accreditation and have recently been voted by our people as RollOnFriday's ‘Best Firm to Work at 2024'.
 We are able to offer flexible working arrangements through our commitment to hybrid working.
 Benefits
 We will provide you with a collaborative environment, City-quality work and a transparent, structured path to advancing your career, guided by a supportive leadership team. Click here to download our Career Guide for Lawyers.
 Get in touch!
 Our resourcing team can provide firm insight and an overview of the department to make sure this is the right next career for you. For a confidential conversation call Chris Jenkinson on 0117 307 2246.
 Are you ready to blaze a trail with industry leaders? 
 Our commitments
 It's important to us that our organisation represents the diverse community in which we operate and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will provide a fully accessible recruitment process.
 We are committed to finding the right person for this role, and we are open to discussing flexible, full time or part time working patterns. We have a successful hybrid working model, which provides another way for our people to work with flexibility.
 Burges Salmon is an Equal Opportunity employer.
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 Competitive Salary
 Flexible working
 Private medical insurance
 Personal/Professional development
 Parental leave
 Pension and life assurance
 25 days annual leave
 2 paid days leave volunteering
 Cycle to work
 Social club
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 Are you an experienced Pensions Litigation Lawyer looking for a new opportunity? Join our "cutting-edge" (Legal 500, 2024) Pensions Litigation Team, where you'll have access to rewarding and complex work with top-calibre clients, enjoying high levels of responsibility from the outset.
  The Opportunity
 We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our Tier 1 (Legal 500) and Band 2 (Chambers) ranked Pensions Litigation Team, part of our wider Dispute Resolution Department. Here you will work with leading Partners on the whole range of pensions disputes work including high-profile multi-party Part 8 rectification and construction claims, Part 7 professional negligence claims, regulatory proceedings and member complaints. The team acts for trustees, employers and representative members.
 The team regularly advise on the following issues:
 
  Documentation problems: drafting errors and invalidity of scheme governing documentation
  Negligence claims acting for and against all advisers to pension schemes
  Administration errors and disputes with administration providers: Under- and over- payment, GMP equalisation, tax issues, benefit rectification projects
  Member disputes: IDRP complaints, complaints to the Pensions Ombudsmen and the FOS
  Data protection and cybersecurity issues
  Representing members in Part 8 claims and Beddoe proceedings
  Regulatory disputes
  Advice to FCA regulated financial services firms offering SIPPs and SSASs in relation to pensions and investment issues
 
 Given the flexible and collaborative way our Dispute Resolution Department operates, you will also have opportunity to support wider professional negligence work and commercial disputes. You will also be expected to build strong relationships with our leading pensions advisory practice in Bristol, Edinburgh and London.
 As one of 100+ dispute resolution lawyers working on a diverse range of complex challenges facing clients in the private and public sector, you will work closely with highly regarded lawyers, including:
 
  Suzanne Padmore, Leading Partner (Legal 500) and Band 4 (Chambers)
  Justin Briggs, Leading Partner (Legal 500) and Band 2 (Chambers)
 
 What others say…
  ‘London quality outside London. Great technical pensions knowledge combined with litigation expertise.' (Legal 500, 2025).
 ‘Burges Salmon has an established team of pensions litigators with a longstanding reputation for handling significant high-profile cases. The firm is noted for its expertise in Part 8 claims, rectification cases and regulatory litigation. It also advises clients on pension-related professional negligence cases. It focuses on work for trustees and also advises a large number of scheme sponsors.' (Chambers, 2024)
  What you'll need
 
  Practical experience of Pensions Litigation and professional negligence disputes
  Strong team working skills
  Excellent interpersonal, client and commercial skills
  Adaptability and ability to deal with complex work under pressure
  Registration as a lawyer with the SRA
 
 The Firm
 Our working environment is professional yet progressive, where quality of work and quality of life go hand-in-hand. Our collaborative approach to how we do business is totally refreshing. It's what attracts some of the best legal minds in the industry and it's why our people love working here.
 We are proud to have received an Investors in People - Platinum Accreditation and have recently been voted by our people as RollOnFriday's ‘Best Firm to Work at 2024'.
 We are able to offer flexible working arrangements through our commitment to hybrid working.
  Benefits
 We will provide you with a collaborative environment, City-quality work and a transparent, structured path to advancing your career, guided by a supportive leadership team. Click here to download our Career Guide for Lawyers.
  Get in touch!
 Our resourcing team can provide firm insight and an overview of the department to make sure this is the right next career for you. For a confidential conversation call Chris Jenkinson on 0117 307 2246.
  Are you ready to blaze a trail with industry leaders? 
 Our commitments
 It's important to us that our organisation represents the diverse community in which we operate and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will provide a fully accessible recruitment process.
 We are committed to finding the right person for this role, and we are open to discussing flexible, full time or part time working patterns. We have a successful hybrid working model, which provides another way for our people to work with flexibility.
 Burges Salmon is an Equal Opportunity employer.
 

 Competitive Salary
 Flexible working
 Private medical insurance
 Personal/Professional development
 Parental leave
 Pension and life assurance
 25 days annual leave
 2 paid days leave volunteering
 Cycle to work
 Social club


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