At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex professional indemnity claims and collaborate with a dynamic legal team.
- Company: Join a top-tier law firm known for its supportive and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Opportunities for mentorship and career growth in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in high-stakes cases while developing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: 3+ years PQE in professional indemnity or commercial litigation required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Associate / Senior Associate - Insurance Disputes (0399) We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate / Senior Associate to join our Legal 500: Tier 1 defendant professional indemnity team in Leeds or Manchester.
The role We're looking for an experienced lawyer to join our defendant professional indemnity team in Leeds.
This is an exciting chance to work on high‑quality, complex matters for leading insurers and professionals nationwide.
The role focuses on professional indemnity work, acting for lawyers, construction specialists, accountants, and insurance brokers.
You'll collaborate closely with Partners Neil Howes and Liam Burnett as part of our national Insurance Disputes team, headed by Niall Innes, and supported by a dedicated professional support lawyer.
We're looking for someone with a strong background in professional indemnity and/or commercial litigation, gained in private practice at a large regional or City firm, or in‑house with a major insurer or MGA.
Experience of the professional indemnity insurance market is desirable but not essential.
We will welcome applications from candidates based out of Manchester or Leeds.
Where the candidate is based from Manchester, there will be a requirement to attend the Leeds office at least one day per week.
The person You’ll have proven experience managing complex, high‑value professional indemnity claims, and strong client‑relationship skills.
You’ll bring exceptional communication and commercial awareness, alongside lateral thinking and problem‑solving ability.
The role requires excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to influence and collaborate within a team, and enthusiasm for mentoring and supervising others.
Strong time‑ and matter‑management, adaptability, and a proactive, self‑starting approach are essential.
We welcome applications from individuals 3+ PQE.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
The benefits As you’d expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.
We conduct comprehensive pre‑employment screening, including a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three‑year employment history and a self‑declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role.
Full details of our pre‑screening employment process are available upon request.
- Values We’re ambitious
- We aim high, we embrace new ideas and we’re passionate about our work. We’re open
- We communicate openly and honestly to build trust, and we do what’s right. We care
- We’re committed to each other, our clients, our communities and the planet. We collaborate
- We’re easy to work with, we offer help willingly and we get things done together.
Inclusive Environment Everyone at Mill’s & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person thrive.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm.
We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Associate - Insurance Disputes in Leeds employer: Mills & Reeve LLP
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