Professional Indemnity Solicitor – Bristol

Austen Lloyd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Generous bonus scheme

Holiday entitlement up to 25 days + 1/

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Austen Lloyd is seeking a senior insurance disputes lawyer to manage a diverse caseload across complex coverage and indemnity matters. The role offers hybrid working, significant client exposure, and a path to leadership in a leading insurance practice.

You will advise on high-value matters for insurers and reinsurers, with opportunities to specialise or maintain a broad practice, in a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE in insurance from a City/major regional or leading international firm.
• Experience advising on significant insurance matters.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide clear, practical and commercially focused advice.
• Excellent judgment, attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Interest in developing client relationships within the insurance market.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of complex insurance and coverage disputes.
• Handle defendant Professional Indemnity disputes and Financial Institutions matters.
• Work on complex policy coverage disputes for insurers and reinsurers.
• Engage in cyber breach response and coverage work.
• Explore emerging areas such as Warranty & Indemnity, FinTech, and Tech E&O.
• Develop client relationships and engage in business development.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Client management

Commercial awareness

Education

4+ years' PQE in insurance

Job description

Manage a diverse caseload of complex insurance and coverage disputes.

Handle defendant Professional Indemnity disputes and Financial Institutions matters.

Work on complex policy coverage disputes for insurers and reinsurers.

Engage in cyber breach response and coverage work.

Explore emerging areas such as Warranty & Indemnity, FinTech, and Tech E&O.

Deal with high-value, technically complex insurance claims with international elements.

Opportunity to specialise or maintain a broad insurance practice.

Develop client relationships and engage in business development.

About You

• 4+ years' PQE in insurance, ideally from a City, major regional, or leading international firm.
• Experience advising on significant insurance matters.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide clear, practical, and commercially focused advice.
• Excellent judgement, attention to detail, and organisational abilities.
• Interest in developing client relationships within the insurance market.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with annual reviews.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Generous bonus scheme.
• Up to 25 days' holiday, increasing with service, plus a holiday exchange scheme.
• Private medical insurance and enhanced parental leave.
• Career development opportunities and exposure to high-value, complex work.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.