Our client is a large commercial practice known for its work across all premium insurance lines, including professional indemnity. The Leeds office plays a key part in our client’s strategy to grow their insurance offering across the regions.
The team advise on a range of claims against a variety of professionals, including solicitors, conveyancers, surveyors, architects and engineers. They also advise on complex policy issues.
The team have a strong client list, including insurance and corporate clients, and have achieved significant growth in recent years.
The Role:
The Professional Indemnity team wish to recruit a lawyer with at least 6 years’ PQE to bridge a gap between the partners and junior members of the team.
The role will involve running a caseload of professional indemnity claims, supervising junior lawyers and assisting partners with high value/multi-party claims.
There is early client contact and likely to be significant secondment opportunities in the future.
Key requirements:
- Previous defendant professional indemnity experience (6+ 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).
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Senior Associate - Professional Indemnity in Leeds employer: Auston Legal Ltd
Auston Legal Ltd is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Manchester, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and professional growth. As a Junior Property Liability Lawyer, you will benefit from early client contact and mentorship from experienced colleagues, alongside opportunities for secondments that enhance your career development. With a commitment to detailed case management and strong reporting practices, Auston Legal provides a supportive environment where you can thrive in your legal career.
