Insurance Partner

William James Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Partner to join its expanding insurance practice in the UK. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to co-lead a thriving insurance litigation team, advising professional and insurer clients on complex disputes. The successful candidate will have strong insurance litigation expertise and a passion for leadership. This position also benefits from a competitive salary of up to £165,000 and includes a hybrid working model, generous holidays, and pension schemes.

Benefits

33 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension, life assurance, and income protection

Health Cash Plan and private healthcare options

Qualifications

• Current Partner, Principal Associate or Legal Director with strong insurance litigation expertise.
• Commercially astute with a growth mindset.
• Passionate about leadership, client care, and practice development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a varied caseload of insurance litigation files.
• Deliver strategic advice to insurer and professional clients across multiple dispute types.
• Supervise, develop and support junior team members.

Skills

Insurance litigation expertise

Leadership and team supervision

Business development

Job description

Insurance Partner - National Role - Up to £165,000 salary + Excellent Benefits

A highly respected Legal 500 firm is seeking an experienced Partner to join its expanding Insurance practice. This is a national appointment with full flexibility — you can be based from any UK office and benefit from a hybrid working model.

Working alongside an established Partner, you will co‑lead and further develop a thriving insurance litigation offering, advising key insurer and professional clients on complex, high‑value disputes. The role offers real influence, combining strategic casework, team leadership and hands‑on involvement in business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a varied caseload of insurance litigation files
• Deliver strategic advice to insurer and professional clients across multiple dispute types
• Supervise, develop and support junior team members
• Drive client development and contribute to practice‑wide growth initiatives
• Help shape the long‑term direction of the national Insurance practice

About You

• Current Partner, Principal Associate or Legal Director with strong insurance litigation expertise
• Portable following advantageous but not essential
• Commercially astute with a growth mindset
• Background from a leading city or national firm
• Passionate about leadership, client care and practice development
• Senior Associates ready to step up are also encouraged to apply

Rewards & Benefits

• Salary up to £165,000 (DOE)
• Agile / hybrid working from any UK office location
• 33 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous pension, life assurance and income protection
• Health Cash Plan and private healthcare options

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

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