Insurance Disputes Associate / Senior Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Bristol seeks an experienced Insurance Disputes Associate/Senior Associate to manage complex insurance litigation cases. The role requires 4+ years PQE in commercial litigation, a strong focus on insurance policyholder disputes, and offers opportunities for career progression and a hybrid working model. You will collaborate with a leading partner and contribute to the growth of the firm's practice.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in commercial litigation, particularly insurance disputes.
• Strong interest in insurance policyholder disputes including various sectors.
• Proven experience managing high-value and complex commercial disputes.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse caseload of insurance disputes with focus on policyholder disputes.
• Provide advice on professional indemnity, directors' and officers' liability.
• Work alongside a Legal 500-ranked partner contributing to firm growth.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Insurance disputes

Business development

Team collaboration

Education

SRA registration or equivalent legal qualification

Job description

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JMC Legal Recruitment

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Bristol, United Kingdom

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12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Insurance Disputes Associate / Senior Associate

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Insurance Disputes Associate / Senior Associate

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Insurance Litigation Associate / Senior Associate (4+ PQE) | Leading Dispute Resolution Team | Bristol

The Opportunity:

A prestigious top-tier law firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Insurance Litigation Solicitor to join its renowned Dispute Resolution Unit. This opportunity is perfect for a 4+ PQE solicitor with a focus on Insurance Policyholder Disputes, alongside the chance to gain exposure to a wide range of commercial disputes.

The firm's Dispute Resolution team is well-regarded for managing complex, high-profile cases across various sectors, including professional indemnity, directors' and officers' liability, cyber insurance, and construction insurance. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with national and international clients and play a key role in growing the firm's Insurance Policyholder Disputes practice.

Role Overview:

The firm is looking for a solicitor with substantial experience in commercial litigation, particularly in insurance disputes, who is keen to develop expertise in Insurance Policyholder Disputes. The role involves handling high-value, complex disputes such as contractual issues, professional negligence, warranty disputes, and more.

The candidate will be working directly alongside a leading partner in the Dispute Resolution Unit, who has a busy caseload that provides a range of opportunities to contribute to high-profile cases. This provides the successful candidate with significant exposure to cutting-edge insurance litigation, while also enabling them to develop their own practice under the guidance of an expert in the field.

As part of this dynamic team, the solicitor will manage sophisticated work across multiple sectors, advising high-profile clients in insurance and other industries. This role also offers significant opportunities for client development, business growth, and mentoring junior lawyers.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a diverse caseload of insurance disputes, with a focus on policyholder disputes and complex commercial litigation.

Provide advice on matters related to professional indemnity, directors' and officers' liability, cyber insurance, property and casualty, and more.

Work directly alongside a Legal 500-ranked partner, gaining valuable experience on a busy caseload and contributing to the growth of the Insurance Policyholder Disputes practice.

Collaborate closely with other teams in the firm, including those specializing in fraud, financial services, banking disputes, and corporate litigation.

Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing expert legal advice in high-value disputes.

Actively engage in business development initiatives to support the firm's growth and reputation in the sector.

Mentor and support junior associates, contributing to their professional development and the overall success of the team.

What's Required:

4+ years PQE in commercial litigation, with experience in insurance disputes.

A strong interest in and experience with insurance policyholder disputes, including areas such as professional indemnity, directors' and officers' liability, cyber, and construction insurance.

Proven experience managing high-value and complex commercial disputes.

A proactive approach to business development and a desire to contribute to the growth of the practice.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

Self-motivation and the ability to manage a diverse and demanding caseload.

SRA registration or equivalent legal qualification.

Why This Firm?

Award-winning culture: The firm has received Platinum Investors in People accreditation and has been recognized as one of RollOnFriday's 'Best Law Firms to Work at 2024', an honor achieved for three consecutive years.

Work-life balance: The firm supports a hybrid working model, offering flexibility for a balanced approach to office and remote work.

Competitive rewards: The firm offers an attractive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career progression and professional growth.

Prestigious clients: The firm works with top-tier clients in the insurance and commercial sectors, handling complex, high-profile disputes.

Career progression: The firm is committed to supporting the career growth of its people and offers clear pathways for advancement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced insurance litigation solicitor to join a leading law firm, working on complex and high-value disputes while contributing to the growth of the firm's Insurance Policyholder Disputes practice.