At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage professional indemnity claims and mentor junior lawyers in a dynamic team.
- Company: Leading commercial practice with a strong reputation in premium insurance lines.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and the chance to work with top clients.
- Other info: Opportunity to develop client relationships and contribute to practice growth.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact in the insurance sector.
- Qualifications: 8+ years of professional indemnity experience and strong communication skills.
The Client: Our client is a large commercial practice known for its work across all premium insurance lines, including professional indemnity. The Manchester office has long played a key part in our client’s strategy to grow their insurance offering across the regions and that is set to continue. The team advise on all kinds of traditional professional indemnity claims, as well as claims against construction professionals and those working in emerging professions. They also advise on coverage. The team have a strong client list, including both insurance and corporate clients, and have achieved significant growth in recent years.
The Role: In line with our client's succession plans, the partners wish to recruit a highly experienced lawyer to work closely with them on lawyers' liability claims and, potentially, other traditional professional indemnity claims. The role will involve running a caseload of professional indemnity claims, supervising junior lawyers and playing a leading role in supporting the team’s ever-growing client base. A client following is not required but would be advantageous.
Key Requirements:
- Previous professional indemnity experience (8+ PQE)
- An ability to prioritise workload
- An ability to communicate in writing and prepare succinct and concise reports
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Ability to work with case management systems
- The personal skills to deal with such work as major and expensive litigation involving liaison with senior claims handlers
- Legal qualification required – solicitor/FCILEx
Desirable:
- Willingness to play a role in the development of client relationships and of the practice as a whole.
- Claims handling experience (via a previous secondment or otherwise).
Salaried Partner - Financial Lines in Manchester employer: Auston Legal Limited
As an in-house law firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. With a focus on professional development, we offer ample opportunities for growth and mentorship, particularly in the dynamic field of insurance litigation. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, ensuring a healthy work-life balance while tackling complex and rewarding cases.
