Professional Indemnity Lawyer NQ+

Your New Firm

Our client is a leading UK law firm with a strong national and international presence, widely recognised for its expertise in Insurance Litigation. Their Bristol office houses a top-ranked Professional & Financial Risks (PFR) team, which is integral to the firm's insurance offering. The team is highly regarded for defending complex professional indemnity claims and acts for many of the major global insurers and insureds.

Your New Role

As an Associate in the PFR team, you will handle a diverse and challenging caseload of professional indemnity claims, including coverage disputes, acting for major insurers and insureds. You will defend claims against a wide range of professionals such as solicitors, insurance brokers, accountants, and financial advisers, both pre- and post-litigation.You will also advise on regulatory matters, risk management, Mediator complaints, and policy coverage. With circa 2+ years PQE, you will take on greater responsibility for complex files, supervise junior team members where appropriate, and play an active role in client relationship management and business development initiatives.

What You'll Need to Succeed

To succeed in this role, you'll need at least two years of post-qualification experience in litigation, ideally with exposure to professional indemnity or insurance disputes. Strong technical litigation skills and the ability to handle complex cases independently are essential. You should demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication, a commercial and pragmatic approach to problem-solving, and the capability to build lasting client relationships while supporting team growth. Being highly organised, detail-oriented, adaptable, and proactive will be key to thriving in this position.

What You'll Get in Return

• Opportunity to work within a market-leading PFR team on high-quality, complex matters for major insurers and insureds.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Clear progression Pathway and early exposure to client development.
• Supportive, inclusive culture with flexible working options and excellent work-life balance.

What you need to do now
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We would expect candidates to have gained the requisite PQE to apply for this role but this does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less PQE.

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