Professional Indemnity Associate/Senior Associate

Job Description /n Your new company /n An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Professional Indemnity Associate or Senior Associate to join a highly regarded defendant insurance team in either Manchester or Leeds. /n The role will involve handling a varied caseload of complex professional negligence disputes, acting predominantly for insurers and their policyholders. You will work on high-quality matters involving a range of professionals. Those with previous experience of construction-related professional negligence claims are encouraged to apply. /n This is an excellent opportunity for a professional indemnity solicitor looking to join an established team offering sophisticated work, strong career progression and a flexible hybrid working environment. /n Your new role /n /n /n - Managing a varied caseload of defendant professional indemnity and professional negligence claims. /n - Acting for insurers, insured professionals and corporate clients. /n - Handling complex and high-value disputes from initial instruction through to resolution. /n - Advising on liability, quantum, strategy and settlement. /n - Working with counsel, experts and other professionals on technically complex litigation. /n - Supporting and supervising junior lawyers where appropriate. /n - Contributing to client relationships and business development initiatives. /n /n What you'll need to succeed /n /n /n - Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with experience in defendant professional indemnity / professional negligence litigation. /n - Have experience acting for insurers and/or insured professionals. /n - Construction-related professional indemnity experience is beneficial. /n - Possess strong litigation, technical and commercial skills. /n - Have the ability to manage complex matters with appropriate supervision. /n - Have experience of construction negligence / construction-related professional indemnity claims, although this is beneficial rather than essential. /n - Be comfortable developing client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the team. /n - Applications are welcomed at both Associate and Senior Associate level, with the scope of the position tailored according to experience. /n /n What you'll get in return /n /n /n - You will join a highly regarded team offering excellent quality defendant professional indemnity work /n - Very competitive salary and benefits package /n - Hybrid and flexible working /n - Choice of Manchester or Leeds /n - High-quality and complex professional indemnity matters /n - Exposure to major insurers and professional clients /n - Clear opportunities for career development and progression /n - Supportive and collaborative working environment /n /n What you need to do now /n /n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. /n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays