financial advisors); insurance policy coverage; insurance and reinsurance disputes; and claims relating to construction and property damage.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Proactive management of your own caseload with limited supervision required
- Working as part of a team on large, complex, high value matters
- Assisting the partners with their caseloads
- Preparing detailed and technical reports, correspondence and court documents
- Delegating to junior solicitors and supporting with their development
- Advising clients in relation to issues of liability and coverage
- Liaising with insurer and insured clients, experts, witnesses, counsel and other parties
- Ensuring compliance with client service level agreements, relevant policies and procedures
- Supporting and having autonomy to contribute to and develop business development initiatives
- Completion of management information
- Delegating to and developing/supervising trainees and paralegals
- Assisting with other work allocated by the Team Manager
Working in accordance with Weightmans' values
About You
You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work.
We also require you to have/be:
- 5 years PQE plus (or equivalent)
- Well established expertise in Professional Indemnity, particularly construction matters and architect claims or claims against solicitors
- Experience of insurance litigation and policy coverage analysis is essential
- Experience of professional risk claims relating and reserving is essential
- Understanding of commercial insurance policies, the insurance market, reporting arrangements, reserving philosophies, and the relationship between brokers, underwriters/insurers and lawyers is essential
- Previous secondment to or employment with an insurance organisation would be advantageous
- Ability to work to deadlines / targets, to prioritise and manage a caseload
- Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
- A commercial, solution-driven and client-focused approach, with the ability to strategise
- Strong legal and analytical skills and an eye for detail
- Good organisation and time-management skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive attitude
- Good IT skills
- teamwork skills
Why work for us
Come and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter. Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK. Join Weightmans as we continue our journey to becoming one of the UK's top 30 law firms.
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Senior Solicitor - Professional Indemnity in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Weightmans Llp
Weightmans LLP is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture, where finance analysts play a crucial role in driving financial performance across the Legal Operations divisions. Employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities, including commerciality training with the Finance Director, and are encouraged to develop their skills in a dynamic environment that values innovation and teamwork. Located in a vibrant area, the firm offers a unique blend of professional growth and a commitment to employee well-being, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
