Professional Indemnity Solicitor

Anakin Seal Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Anakin Seal Legal in London is seeking an experienced Professional Indemnity lawyer at Senior Associate level to lead a varied caseload, supervise junior lawyers and drive business development within a well-regarded specialist insurance litigation practice. The role offers exposure to high-value disputes and a leadership trajectory within a growing team.

Applicants should have at least 5 years’ PQE with strong defendant PI experience, and a track record of acting for insurers and insured

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years’ PQE.
• Strong defendant professional indemnity experience.
• Experience acting for insurers and insured professionals.
• Excellent technical and analytical skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
• Strong communication and client relationship-building skills.
• Commercial and proactive approach to business development.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of high-value and complex professional indemnity disputes.
• Advising insurers on professional negligence and coverage matters.
• Handling matters through litigation, arbitration and ADR processes.
• Leading on multi-party disputes and strategically important claims.
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team.
• Building and strengthening relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Supporting business development initiatives and networking activities.
• Delivering commercially focused advice to insurer clients and professionals.

Skills

PQE 5+ years

Professional indemnity experience

Insurance litigation experience

Technical and analytical skills

Mentoring junior lawyers

Client relationship-building skills

Business development

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Professional Indemnity lawyer to join a highly regarded specialist insurance litigation practice in London at Senior Assoicate Level. Acting for insurers and a wide range of professionals, this role offers exposure to complex, high-value disputes together with the opportunity to take on a leadership position within a growing team.

This position would suit a talented Associate or Senior Associate looking to step into a role that combines technical legal work, supervision responsibilities and business development opportunities.

Role Overview
Joining a well-established Professional Indemnity team, you will lead a varied caseload of complex and high-value claims, including multi-party litigation and coverage disputes. The role spans the full lifecycle of disputes, from pre-action strategy through to alternative dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration.

You will work with insurer clients and professionals across a broad range of sectors, including architects, engineers, surveyors, solicitors, accountants, brokers and independent financial advisers.

Alongside managing your own caseload, you will play an active role in supervising junior lawyers, supporting client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years’ PQE
• Strong defendant professional indemnity experience
• Experience acting for insurers and insured professionals
• Excellent technical and analytical skills
• The ability to manage, mentor and develop junior team members
• Strong communication and client relationship-building skills
• A commercial and proactive approach to business development

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of high-value and complex professional indemnity disputes
• Advising insurers on professional negligence and coverage matters
• Handling matters through litigation, arbitration and ADR processes
• Leading on multi-party disputes and strategically important claims
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team
• Building and strengthening relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Supporting business development initiatives and networking activities
• Delivering commercially focused advice to insurer clients and professionals

What’s on Offer

• High-quality professional indemnity work with a national client base
• Opportunity to lead complex, high-profile disputes
• Genuine progression prospects within a growing team
• Hybrid working with two days per week in the office
• Exposure to business development and client management responsibilities

Professional Indemnity Solicitor London, GB