Associate, Professional Indemnity, 3+ PQE

Connect Legal Partners; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Legal Partners seeks a qualified solicitor to manage professional indemnity claims on behalf of insurers and defend professionals. You will handle coverage and regulatory matters, manage risk, and contribute to business development within a trusted national practice.

Applicants should have 3+ years PQE with strong litigation skills, be able to give practical, commercial advice, and communicate effectively in writing and person. Flexible working arrangements are available where possible.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE or equivalent with strong litigation experience.
• Ability to give practical, commercial advice.
• Strong written and oral communication, good organisation and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of professional indemnity claims, defending solicitors, brokers, accountants and other professionals on behalf of insurers.
• Handle coverage issues, regulatory matters and risk management.
• Assist with ombudsman complaints and business development.

Job description

The firm

A national law firm with a strong insurance and disputes practice, acting for insurers and corporate clients.

The role

You will manage a caseload of professional indemnity claims, defending solicitors, brokers, accountants, financial advisers and other professionals on behalf of their insurers. The work also covers coverage issues, regulatory matters, risk management and ombudsman complaints, and you will help with business development.

What you will need

3+ years PQE or equivalent with strong litigation experience. You should be able to give practical, commercial advice, communicate well in writing and in person, and bring good organisation and problem solving.

What is on offer

A high quality insurance caseload with good client contact and flexible working where possible.