Professional Indemnity Associate/Senior Associate

Auston Legal Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading City law firm in Bristol is looking for an associate to join their Professional & Financial Risks team. The successful candidate will handle various liability claims, offering advice and representation on regulatory issues, and engage in business development activities. Candidates should have insurance litigation experience, a keen interest in law, and strong organisational skills. This dynamic position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• NQ+PQE required.
• Good knowledge of legal procedures.
• Keen interest in law and desire to become a highly accomplished practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Defend liability claims both pre and post litigation.
• Provide advice on regulatory issues and risk management.
• Get involved with business development and client initiatives.

Skills

Insurance litigation experience

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Our client is a modern, forward-thinking top-tier City law firm with a leading Insurance Litigation practice. With offices in both the UK and Asia, they act for a large number of international clients with interests throughout the world and have strong links with law firms in over 100 jurisdictions.

The Role

The Professional & Financial Risks team is seeking an associate and senior associate to join the team in Bristol. Part of the firm's insurance group, the team has a well-established client base, acting for the vast majority of Professional Indemnity Insurers in the market and their insureds.

The team handles a wide variety of claims against various professionals including solicitors, insurance brokers, accountants and financial advisers. The role largely involves defending liability claims both pre and post litigation, but the team also provide advice/ representation on associated matters such as regulatory issues, risk management and Ombudsman complaints. The team is also frequently asked to advise insurers on policy coverage aspect of claims. As well as acting for all of the major Professional Indemnity Insurers, the team also acts directly for a number of large professional services firms.

This is an exciting opportunity where the successful candidate will work within a vibrant and growing team, working on matters involving a range of professions with values ranging from tens of thousands to pounds to multi-millions. You will also have the opportunity to get involved with business development and client initiatives.

Key Requirements

• NQ+PQE
• Previous insurance litigation experience
• A good knowledge of legal procedures
• A keen interest in the law and a desire to become a highly accomplished practitioner
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communications skills (both orally and in writing)
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and adapt plans accordingly
• Be able to demonstrate good initiative and problem solving skills, but be conscious of when to consult others
• Have the ability to multi-task and able to manage upwards
• Attention to detail, good organisational skills and flexibility