Insurance Disputes Lawyer

Henderson Scott Limited; England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Scott Limited is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its specialist City disputes practice. The role focuses on professional indemnity defence, insurance coverage and regulatory matters, advising insurers, MGAs, brokers and professionals on complex negligence and disciplinary issues.

With a growing team and strong client base in insurance, this opportunity suits a lawyer with 3–8 years’ PQE and a background in professional indemnity, keen to work directly with clients and contribute

Qualifications

• Proven track record in professional indemnity defence.
• Experience advising insurers on coverage and indemnity issues.
• Exposure to financial lines claims and insurer-side disputes.

Responsibilities

• Advise on professional indemnity defence litigation and coverage issues.
• Handle broker negligence disputes and financial lines claims.
• Supervise junior lawyers and contribute to practice growth.

Skills

Professional indemnity

Insurance coverage

Regulatory matters

Client relationships

Job description

A highly regarded specialist City disputes practice is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its growing team. The firm is recognised for its expertise in professional indemnity defence, insurance coverage and regulatory matters, advising insurers, MGAs, brokers, claims organisations and professionals on complex negligence, coverage and disciplinary issues.

With a strong reputation in the professional risks market and an expanding client base, this is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative specialist practice handling high-quality work for leading insurer and broker clients.

The Role

This position would suit a lawyer with a strong professional indemnity background who enjoys technically challenging work, direct client contact and the opportunity to contribute to the growth of a successful specialist practice.

You will advise on a broad range of matters, including:

• Professional indemnity defence litigation
• Insurance coverage and policy response advice
• Financial lines claims
• Broker negligence disputes
• Defence of negligence claims against legal, financial and other regulated professionals
• Coverage disputes involving insurers, MGAs and claims handlers
• Recovery actions and strategic claims advice

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate is likely to have:

• 3-8 years' PQE
• A strong professional indemnity background
• Experience advising insurers on coverage, policy interpretation and indemnity issues
• Exposure to financial lines claims and insurer-side disputes
• Experience acting for insurers, brokers or insureds in broker negligence matters
• A strong understanding of policy response, coverage analysis and defence strategy
• Experience handling claims involving solicitors, accountants, financial advisers, surveyors, brokers, construction professionals or other regulated professionals
• Confidence managing client relationships and running matters with minimal supervision
• The ability to supervise junior lawyers and contribute to practice growth

*please note this is not an exhaustive list of requirements.

Why Apply?

• Join a respected specialist disputes practice with a strong market reputation
• Work directly with leading insurers, brokers and professional clients
• Handle complex, high-value and intellectually challenging matters
• Benefit from significant responsibility and client exposure
• Enjoy genuine opportunities for progression within a growing team
• Be part of a collaborative culture that values technical excellence and commercial thinking

This opportunity would suit an ambitious professional indemnity lawyer looking to deepen their insurance coverage expertise and play a key role in the continued development of a thriving specialist practice.