62000 - 85000 per annum + Excellent BenefitsBirmingham, West MidlandsPermanentFinancial Services Litigation Associate | Top 40 Law firm | L500 ranked workThis heavy-hitting Top 40 Law firm are highly accoladed for their big-ticket client base across Financial Services. They boast a strong team of many L500 recommended Partners giving their Senior Associates an unrivalled platform to springboard their career.The FirmThis practice has a renowned reputation amongst clients and employees alike. Due to a flat hierarchical structure, cooperative and open working environment, and premium clients, the business has attracted some of the leading legal experts in the UK. These staff members have developed expertise across a range of practice areas, gaining countless accolades from the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, both as a firm and as individuals.Positive reports about the supportive and positive working environment are reflected in the company's revenue, which has shown exponential growth and resulted in expansion across the UK. In part, this is due to the firm's belief that staff are the key to their success, which results in heavy investment in staff development and a flexible approach to work-life balance.Taking on an innovative and forward-thinking mindset, this firm seeks to encourage ambition and creativity and takes real steps to go the extra mile for the clients, without compromising the happiness of their employees.Clients include some of the most prestigious companies and private individuals and as such lawyers working for this firm should expect exposure to high-quality, large-scale work which will showcase their ability and skills as a legal professional.The TeamThe Financial Services Disputes and Investigations team comprises highly skilled specialists has the expertise to solve whatever contentious problem client's are facing. They cover a broad range of specialisms including financial services disputes and investigations, contract disputes, fraud, insurance, and lending and banking disputes.The RoleYou can expect a varied and interesting case load consisting of contentious financial services matters, investigations, litigation and risk compliance. You would work on a range of financial services related matters including conduct investigations, fraud, money laundering, corruption, sanctions and bribery alongside leading FS disputes practitioners to support our complex caseload. It would be beneficial to have worked on professional negligence matters in your previous role and remediation experience would be of value.The CandidateYou will be a qualified Solicitor with 2 - 6 years post qualification experience in the Financial Disputes sector, gained an established Financial Disputes team.What's on offer Top of the Market Salary Generous and achievable bonus structure Mentored career progression