At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in professional risks, focusing on construction-related claims.
- Company: Join a highly regarded specialist practice in Manchester with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits including private medical cover.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid working arrangements and genuine leadership opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a growing practice while mentoring junior lawyers and driving strategic growth.
- Qualifications: Significant experience in professional liability and insurance claims, especially in construction.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 90000 £ per year.
A senior insurance litigation lawyer opportunity has arisen in a highly regarded and growing professional risks practice in Manchester. This appointment offers the chance to take on a genuine leadership role within an established team, helping to shape strategy, drive growth and further develop a successful practice with a strong insurer client base and significant future potential. The team is recognised within the Legal 500 and advises on a broad range of complex liability and coverage matters across the UK.
The Opportunity
- Play a key role in the continued growth of the Professional Risks offering, with a particular focus on construction-related claims and insurance coverage work.
- Influence strategic direction and future growth plans.
- Take a leadership role within an established specialist practice.
- Build and strengthen relationships with insurer and broker clients.
- Develop and mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team expansion.
- Help shape service delivery and identify new growth opportunities.
The Work
The role involves advising on a broad range of insured and uninsured matters, including:
- Professional indemnity claims.
- Public liability and property damage disputes.
- Complex policy coverage advice.
- Construction and built environment professional risks.
- Multi-party and high-value litigation.
- Claims ranging from routine matters through to multi-million-pound disputes.
About You
Applications are welcomed from experienced lawyers who can demonstrate:
- Significant experience defending professional liability and/or insurance claims.
- Strong expertise in policy coverage advice.
- Particular experience within construction, engineering or built environment claims would be advantageous.
- Strong commercial judgement and client management skills.
- Experience developing relationships with insurers, brokers and key stakeholders.
- A track record of supervising and mentoring lawyers.
- An interest in contributing to business development and practice growth.
The Package
Competitive six-figure salary, annual bonus, comprehensive benefits package including private medical cover and enhanced pension, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, genuine progression and leadership opportunities, and high-quality work with an established insurer client base.
Next Steps
This search is being conducted on a confidential basis. Please apply via this advert to be considered.
Partner - Professional Risks in Manchester employer: SK Global Search Ltd
Sanderson King is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Manchester, where you can thrive as a Legal Director/Partner in Professional Risks. With a competitive salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits package, including private medical cover and enhanced pension, we prioritise employee well-being and professional growth. Our hybrid working model fosters flexibility, while our commitment to mentorship and leadership opportunities ensures that you can shape your career within a supportive and innovative team.
