Professional Indemnity Solicitor (5+ PQE)

Job Description

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Your new company

n This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading national law firm with a highly regarded insurance and professional indemnity practice. The firm is recognised for handling complex, high-value disputes on behalf of insurers and professional service providers across a range of sectors. With a strong reputation for career development, collaboration and technical excellence, the team offers high-quality work alongside genuine progression opportunities.

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Your new role

n You will join a specialist Professional Indemnity team, managing a varied caseload of complex and high-value claims on behalf of insurer clients. The work is predominantly defendant-focused and will involve advising on professional negligence and coverage matters across a broad range of professions.Responsibilities will include:

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• Managing your own caseload of professional indemnity matters with minimal supervision.

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• Defending claims against construction professionals, including architects and engineers.

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• Acting on claims against solicitors and other professional service providers.

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• Advising insurers and insured clients on liability, coverage and reserves.

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• Assisting partners on large-scale and technically complex litigation.

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• Drafting reports, pleadings, correspondence and court documentation.

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• Liaising with clients, counsel, experts, witnesses and other stakeholders.

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• Supporting business development initiatives and client relationship management.

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• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, trainees and paralegals

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What you'll need to succeedn  

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• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE.

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• Strong professional indemnity experience, ideally involving construction professionals and/or solicitor negligence claims.

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• Experience handling insurance litigation and policy coverage matters.

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• Knowledge of professional risk claims, reserving and claims management processes.

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• Commercial understanding of the insurance market, including insurers, brokers and underwriters.

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• Excellent analytical, drafting and problem-solving skills.

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• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritise workloads and deliver excellent client service.

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• A proactive, commercial and solutions-focused approach to litigation.

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• Previous experience working directly with an insurer would be advantageous.

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What you'll get in returnn  

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• Exposure to high-quality, complex professional indemnity work.

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• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

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• Clear career progression opportunities within a nationally recognised team.

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• Ongoing technical training and professional development.

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• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

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• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

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What you need to do now

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If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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