Professional Indemnity Senior Associate

William James Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybride; GBP 86 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Permanent health insurance

Critical illness cover

Cycle to Work scheme

Season ticket loan

Buy/sell annual leave

Résumé du poste

William James Recruitment is assisting a leading national law firm in Birmingham to hire a Professional Indemnity Senior Associate. The role covers high-value PI disputes for insurer clients across multiple sectors, with a hybrid working pattern in Birmingham.

You will head a varied caseload from pre-action to resolution, supervise junior colleagues, draft pleadings, advise on policy coverage, and contribute to business development and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling professional indemnity, professional liability or related insurance litigation matters.
• Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills.
• Experience supervising junior colleagues and managing a varied caseload.

Responsabilités

• Leading on a varied caseload of complex, high-value and multi-party professional indemnity disputes.
• Advising insurer clients on claims involving a broad range of professionals and sectors.
• Handling matters from pre-action through resolution, including ADR, litigation and arbitration.
• Advising on professional indemnity policy coverage issues and related disputes.
• Drafting pleadings and reports, and instructing Counsel and experts as required.
• Supervising, mentoring and supporting junior team members, and contributing to BD.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Time management

Formation

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (5+ PQE)

Description du poste

Professional Indemnity Senior Associate - Birmingham - Hybrid - up to £95,000

A leading national law firm is seeking an ambitious Professional Indemnity Senior Associate to join its specialist team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to handle a broad range of complex professional indemnity claims on behalf of insurer clients, including high-value, multi-party disputes involving professionals across a variety of sectors.

As an Professional Indemnity Senior Associate in the Birmingham office, you will lead on a varied caseload of complex disputes while supervising and developing junior team members. The work will include defending claims against professionals such as engineers, architects, surveyors, solicitors, accountants, brokers and IFAs, alongside advising on professional indemnity policy coverage issues and disputes. You will also play an active role in business development, helping to strengthen existing client relationships and develop new opportunities.

The Role

• Leading on a varied caseload of complex, high-value and multi-party professional indemnity disputes
• Advising insurer clients on claims involving a broad range of professionals and sectors
• Handling matters from the pre-action stage through to resolution, including ADR, litigation and arbitration
• Advising on professional indemnity policy coverage issues and related disputes
• Reviewing evidence, assessing liability and developing effective litigation strategies
• Drafting pleadings, detailed reports and other legal documentation, as well as instructing Counsel and experts where required
• Supervising, mentoring and supporting the development of junior team members
• Supporting business development initiatives and strengthening relationships with new and existing clients
• Working collaboratively with Partners and colleagues to deliver excellent client service and commercially focused outcomes

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5+ Years PQE
• Proven experience handling professional indemnity, professional liability or related insurance litigation matters
• Strong technical knowledge of complex disputes and litigation procedures
• Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills
• Experience managing a varied caseload of high-value or complex claims
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior colleagues
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive approach to business development and building lasting client relationships
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Competitive salary up to £95,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Permanent health insurance and critical illness cover
• Cycle to Work scheme, technology scheme and season ticket loan
• Opportunities to develop your leadership skills and contribute to the growth of a specialist team