At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage professional indemnity cases and advise clients on complex claims.
- Company: Leading international law firm with a strong reputation in insurance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, hybrid working, and professional development.
- Other info: Structured progression and supportive environment for career growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on high-profile, challenging legal cases.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 2-6 years' experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
A leading international law firm with a strong reputation in insurance and dispute resolution is seeking an Associate to join its growing Professional Indemnity team in Birmingham. The firm advises insurer, professional services and corporate clients on complex, high-value claims and coverage disputes, offering excellent exposure to high-profile work and long-term career development. You will join a well-established Professional Indemnity team, handling a broad mix of professional negligence and insurance disputes. This role offers exposure to technically challenging claims as well as strategic advisory work, supporting a diverse client base across multiple industry sectors.
Key responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of Professional Indemnity matters from instruction through to resolution
- Advising insurers and insured professionals on liability, coverage, quantum and litigation strategy
- Handling claims involving a range of professionals including solicitors, accountants, brokers, construction professionals and other regulated advisers
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements and instructions to counsel
- Managing court procedures, timetables and compliance requirements
- Conducting legal research and delivering commercially focused advice
- Attending mediations, hearings and client meetings where appropriate
- Supporting senior lawyers on complex, multi‑party and high‑value disputes
- Building strong client relationships and delivering high-quality service
- Contributing to business development activities, including client training and seminars
- Supervising trainees or junior fee earners where appropriate
What you'll need to succeed
- Qualified solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with circa 2-6 years' PQE
- Experience in Professional Indemnity, insurance litigation or commercial disputes
- Strong understanding of civil procedure and litigation practice
- Excellent drafting, analytical and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines effectively
- Commercial awareness with a strong client-service mindset
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
What you'll get in return
- Very competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- High-quality, complex and varied claims work
- Structured progression within a supportive and collaborative team
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Access to continuous professional development and training programmes
- Opportunity to work closely with leading insurer and professional services clients
Professional Indemnity Associate employer: Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Join a prestigious international law firm in Birmingham, renowned for its expertise in insurance and dispute resolution. As a Professional Indemnity Associate, you will benefit from a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work on high-profile cases within a supportive and collaborative team environment that prioritises your professional growth and development.
Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
