At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle complex professional indemnity claims for insurers and professionals, mentoring junior colleagues.
- Company: Join a leading defendant professional indemnity team at Chadwick Nott in Leeds.
- Benefits: Competitive salary with strong prospects for career development and progression.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are core values at Chadwick Nott.
- Why this job: Work on high-value, technically challenging cases within a collaborative team environment.
- Qualifications: 3+ PQE in professional indemnity or commercial litigation; strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associate to join a leading defendant professional indemnity team in Leeds. This role will involve handling high-quality, complex professional indemnity claims on behalf of insurers and professionals, including lawyers, construction specialists, accountants and insurance brokers.
You will work closely with experienced partners and be part of a wider national disputes team, gaining exposure to high-value and technically challenging matters. The successful candidate will have a strong background in professional indemnity and/or commercial litigation, gained either in private practice or in-house. Experience of the professional indemnity insurance market is desirable but not essential.
You will be responsible for managing complex claims, developing client relationships and delivering a high level of service. There is also an expectation to contribute to team development through mentoring and supervising junior colleagues.
Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent commercial awareness and the ability to think strategically and solve problems effectively. A proactive and organised approach, along with the ability to manage competing priorities, is essential.
This role offers the opportunity to work on market-leading cases within a collaborative and supportive team, with strong prospects for career development and progression.
Please apply or send your CV to shannonhewes@chadwicknott.co.uk in order to be considered.
At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.
Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.
Associate / Senior Associate - Insurance Disputes (3+ PQE) employer: Chadwick Nott
Chadwick Nott offers a competitive salary and strong career progression opportunities in Leeds. The firm is committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting a large client network while fostering a collaborative team culture.
