Associate - Professional & Financial Risks in Bristol

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The Professional & Financial Risks team ("PFR") is seeking an Associate, with experience in handling insurance broker negligence claims, to join the team in Bristol. The PFR team is part of the firm's Insurance group and has a well-established client base, acting for the vast majority of Professional Indemnity Insurers in the market and their insureds. The team handles a wide variety of claims against various professionals including solicitors, insurance brokers, accountants and financial advisers. This role will focus on defending insurance broker negligence claims and representing brokers in commercial disputes, at what is an exciting time of growth for this practice area.

As well as defending liability claims both pre and post litigation, the team also provides advice/representation on associated matters such as regulatory issues and risk management. The team is also frequently asked to advise insurers on policy coverage aspects of claims. The team acts for all the major Professional Indemnity Insurers, as well as acting directly for a number of large professional services firms. The team is top ranked for Professional Negligence in both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that is committed to growing its insurance brokers' practice. Working alongside specialist partners in brokers' errors and omissions claims, the successful candidate will have exposure to varied, interesting and challenging work and will be given autonomy.

You Will:

• Handle matters ranging from tens of thousands of pounds to multi millions and will have the opportunity to get involved with business development and client initiatives.
• Manage a caseload of professional indemnity claims, with a particular focus on broker negligence claims.
• Act for brokers in a wide range of commercial disputes, including commission claims and disputes.
• Deliver high quality and timely output to clients, ensuring high levels of client service and alignment with agreed working practices and client service level agreements.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of the team's service, support, processes and procedures.
• Demonstrate the values and behaviours that the team is known for and keep it client focused.
• Capture and collate required Management Information in accordance with agreed practice for clients.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience:

• 2-5 years of PQE, ideally with experience in handling insurance broker negligence claims.
• A strong grounding in litigation experience. Insurance experience is desirable but not essential.
• Able to deliver legal and commercial solutions and establish collaborative working relationships with clients and colleagues to provide an outstanding client experience.
• Able to work efficiently and commercially and understand the importance of financial hygiene.
• Committed to being part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative firm culture.
• A good knowledge of legal procedures.
• Excellent communication skills (both orally and in writing).
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A high level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.

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