Associate / Senior Associate – Insurance Disputes (3+ PQE) – Leeds

Wagstaff Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is recruiting for an Associate or Senior Associate to join a leading defendant professional indemnity team in Leeds. You will handle high-quality professional indemnity claims for insurers and professionals and work with experienced partners in a national disputes group.

The role requires a strong background in professional indemnity and/or commercial litigation, with desirable but not essential experience in the professional indemnity insurance market.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in insurance disputes or related field.
• Strong background in professional indemnity and/or commercial litigation.
• Experience with client relationships and supervising junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex professional indemnity claims for insurers and professionals.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and deliver high-quality service.
• Mentor and supervise junior colleagues to support team development.

Skills

PQE 3+

Professional indemnity

Commercial litigation

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate – Insurance Disputes (3+ PQE)

Leeds

Competitive salary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associate to join a leading defendant professional indemnity team in Leeds.

This role will involve handling high-quality, complex professional indemnity claims on behalf of insurers and professionals, including lawyers, construction specialists, accountants and insurance brokers. You will work closely with experienced partners and be part of a wider national disputes team, gaining exposure to high-value and technically challenging matters.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in professional indemnity and/or commercial litigation, gained either in private practice or in-house. Experience of the professional indemnity insurance market is desirable but not essential.

You will be responsible for managing complex claims, developing client relationships and delivering a high level of service. There is also an expectation to contribute to team development through mentoring and supervising junior colleagues.

Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent commercial awareness and the ability to think strategically and solve problems effectively. A proactive and organised approach, along with the ability to manage competing priorities, is essential.

This role offers the opportunity to work on market-leading cases within a collaborative and supportive team, with strong prospects for career development and progression.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £50000 – £65000 per annum
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire