Legal Indemnities Associate Client Broker

Thomas Carroll Group; Caerphilly; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Structured training and development

Career progression opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Thomas Carroll is seeking an Associate Client Broker to join our Legal Indemnities team. You will manage a caseload of indemnity enquiries from instruction through to placement, advising solicitors, developers and lenders on title risks and indemnity solutions across residential, commercial and development projects.

This role offers hybrid working, structured training, and clear career progression within our employee-owned business.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a legal, property or real estate environment.
• An understanding of property transactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to build effective relationships with clients, insurers and colleagues.
• A genuine interest in real estate and development.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of legal indemnity enquiries from instruction through to placement.
• Prioritise and manage competing deadlines in live property transactions.
• Ensure work is delivered accurately, efficiently and on time.
• Advise on title-related risks including covenants, easements, rights of way, and planning issues.
• Prepare submissions and obtain quotations from insurers.
• Work with insurers to negotiate and secure terms for clients.
• Develop understanding of insurer appetite, policy coverage and market solutions.
• Review policy documentation and insurer terms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with solicitors, developers, lenders and property professionals.
• Support clients through residential, commercial and development transactions.
• Attend client meetings, networking events and industry functions.
• Maintain accurate records in line with company procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider business and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Legal/Property environment experience

Understanding of property transactions

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Time management under deadlines

Attention to detail

Job description

The Opportunity

Thomas Carroll is looking for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our specialist Legal Indemnities team as an Associate Client Broker. As part of our employee-owned business, you'll have the opportunity to develop a rewarding career within one of the UK's leading legal indemnity broking teams.

This role is ideal for someone working in a property related legal environment who is looking for a new challenge and a long-term career path. You may currently be a Property Paralegal, Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Assistant or Real Estate Paralegal and want to move into a more commercial, client-facing role.

You do not need previous legal indemnity experience. We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of property transactions, excellent organisational skills, and a genuine interest in real estate.

Working alongside experienced brokers, you'll advise solicitors, developers, lenders and property professionals on title risks and legal indemnity insurance solutions across residential, commercial and development transactions.

Summary of Main Responsibilities and Activities

• Manage your own caseload of legal indemnity enquiries from instruction through to placement.
• Prioritise and manage competing deadlines, recognising that many enquiries relate to live property transactions and time-critical development projects.
• Ensure work is delivered accurately, efficiently and within required timescales.
• Advise on a range of title-related risks, including restrictive covenants, easements, rights of way, planning issues, access matters and Rights of Light risks.
• Prepare submissions and obtain quotations from insurers.
• Work closely with insurers to negotiate and secure appropriate terms for clients.
• Develop an understanding of insurer appetite, policy coverage and market solutions.
• Review policy documentation and insurer terms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with solicitors, developers, lenders, and other property professionals.
• Support clients through residential, commercial and development transactions.
• Attend client meetings, networking events, and industry functions.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with company procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the Legal Indemnities team.

Who This Role Would Suit

This role would particularly suit someone currently working as a:

• Property Paralegal
• Conveyancing Assistant
• Legal Assistant
• Real Estate Paralegal
• Property Administrator
• Land and Property Caseworker

who is looking to move into a more commercial, client-facing role and build a specialist career within the real estate and insurance sector.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience working within a legal, property or real estate environment.
• An understanding of property transactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to build effective relationships with clients, insurers and colleagues.
• Proficient IT skills.
• A genuine interest in real estate and development.

Personal Attributes

• Motivated and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong client-service focus.
• Positive and collaborative team player.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to remain calm and organised when handling urgent matters.
• Professional and confident communicator.

Why join Thomas Carroll?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Structured training and development.
• Support towards professional qualifications where appropriate.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to work within an award-winning and growing independent business.

Employee Ownership

Thomas Carroll is proud to be an employee-owned business. Our Employee Ownership Trust structure reflects our commitment to investing in our people, creating long-term career opportunities, and sharing success across the business.