Professional Indemnity Partner - Tier 1 Law Firm

CapeClarke; London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working including homeworking

Job summary

A leading international insurance law firm in London seeks a Senior Professional Indemnity Solicitor (Partner) to lead their Professional Indemnity team. The role involves managing complex insurance litigation across various fields, including financial institutions and policy coverage. Candidates should have 8+ years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and potential for business development. Flexible working arrangements including homeworking are available.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience defending claims against professionals and construction clients.
• Experience in managing or supervising individuals or a team.
• Proven leadership and business development potential.
• Ability to join as a partner with leadership and business development potential; flexible working including homeworking.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Professional Indemnity team handling complex insurance litigation.
• Work on financial lines and professional lines issues including D&O and coverage matters.
• Supervise and develop junior lawyers and staff within the department.
• Drive business development and client relationship management to support growth.

Skills

Defending claims against professionals

Insurance disputes

Team management

Business development

Education

8+ years UK Qualified Solicitor or CILEX

CILEX qualified

Job description

Overview

Professional Indemnity Partner - Tier 1 Law Firm, London. Senior professional indemnity solicitor (partner & Head of Department) sought to join a leading international insurance law firm.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Join a global top-tier practice to lead a Professional Indemnity team and handle complex insurance litigation in financial lines and professional lines, including professional indemnity, D&O, FI, and coverage matters.

THE CANDIDATE

• 8+ years UK Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with experience defending claims against professionals and construction clients.
• Experience in insurance disputes relating to financial institutions, policy coverage matters and Directors' and Officers' liability.
• Experience in managing/supervising individuals or a team/department.
• Ability to join as a partner with leadership and business development potential; flexible working including homeworking.

Requirements

• 8+ years' UK Qualified Solicitor or CILEX qualified with relevant experience in defending claims against professionals and construction clients.

How to apply

Apply now for immediate consideration. Please contact Craig Heywood, Director, to discuss the role in more detail — [e-mail] / 07990068183 or apply through the vacancy for immediate consideration.