Professional Indemnity Solicitor Bristol

Bydand Recruitment Services Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Bristol is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join their professional indemnity team. The role involves defending claims against solicitors and other professionals, engaging in mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to business development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven professional indemnity experience. This opportunity offers a competitive salary of up to £78,000 alongside significant exposure to complex claims and leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Experienced litigator with a focus on professional indemnity.
• NQ candidates should ideally have some professional negligence experience.

Responsibilities

• Defend claims against a variety of professionals.
• Manage regulatory issues and risk management.
• Mentor junior colleagues and lead team initiatives.

Skills

Proven professional indemnity experience

Mentoring junior colleagues

Business development

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate - Professional Indemnity Solicitor Bristol

Professional Negligence Solicitor Bristol - The highly regarded professional indemnity team of this leading international firm is looking for an experienced litigator to defend claims brought against a broad range of professionals such as solicitors, accountants, FAs and insurance brokers. The firm are looking at NQ candidates and those with experience.

Summary

• Job title: Associate and Senior Associate
• Location: Bristol
• Salary: Up to 78,000
• Reports to: Head of Department
• Previous Experience: Candidates should have proven professional indemnity experience for those at senior level or NQs should have ideally some professional negligence experience.

Full range of disputed liability work

The successful candidate can expect the full range of pre‑litigation and post‑litigation defended liability claims. You will also gain exposure to regulatory issues, risk management as well as Ombudsman complaints. Policy coverage aspects of the claims are also handled by the team.

Other facets of the work

• Mix of professional indemnity insurer work and direct client work
• Full range of work from lower level to high‑value, complex work running into £millions
• Mentor more junior colleagues, build leadership skills and have influence on shaping the team
• Opportunity to get involved in business development and other client‑related initiatives from client seminars to thought leadership.

Who they are looking for

This is a highly regarded team in the Bristol market. The Partners are looking for talented technical lawyers with proven professional indemnity experience who are looking for a step up.

Next steps

If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please don't hesitate to apply. You can also check out website for a full list of all our opportunities: www.bydandgroup.co.uk