Associate/Senior Associate - Financial and Professional Risk - Manchester, Nottingham or Exeter

Browne Jacobson; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a talented Associate/Senior Associate to join their renowned Financial & Professional Risks team. This role offers the chance to work on high-value disputes, providing legal advice to a diverse range of clients including insurers and brokers. With excellent career progression opportunities, you will engage directly with partners and clients, enhancing your professional growth in a dynamic legal environment. If you are proactive, possess strong research skills, and are eager to participate in marketing efforts, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Excellent client service and communication skills are essential.
• Strong research skills and proactive approach to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on contentious matters across various courts.
• Handle complex professional liability and insurance law issues.

Skills

Client Service

Commercial Awareness

Communication Skills

Research Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case Management Systems

Job description

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We are seeking a talented Associate/Senior Associate to join our Financial & Professional Risks (FPR) team. This Tier 1 ranked team is renowned nationally for its defendant professional negligence practice, serving a diverse range of clients including insurers, brokers, and other insurance sector clients.

What you will be doing:

You will have the opportunity to work on high-value and complex disputes within the Financial & Professional Risks sector. This role offers direct involvement with partners and significant interaction with clients, providing a unique platform for professional growth. Additionally, you will benefit from excellent career progression opportunities within a leading law firm, setting the stage for a rewarding and dynamic legal career.

• Provide legal advice and representation to policyholders on contentious matters across various courts and redress schemes, particularly in sectors such as legal, financial services, property, technology, media, and business consultancy.
• Handle complex professional liability and insurance law issues, including litigation, compliance, and case strategy development.
• Engage in alternative dispute resolution methods and contribute to the team's marketing and business development efforts.

What we are looking for:

• Demonstrates excellent client service, commercial awareness, and effective communication skills.
• Possesses strong research skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Shows a proactive approach to professional development and is keen on participating in marketing and social events.

Note to agencies:

We request that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs unless specifically instructed to do so by the recruitment team. Please be aware that any speculative CVs sent by agencies without direct invitation from the recruitment team will not be recognised as represented by the agency and will be considered a gift.

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