Senior Associate – Professional Indemnity

Markel International; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus annual bonus

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension, private medical and dental cover

Life assurance and income protection

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Markel International is seeking a Senior Associate for its Professional Risks team in Manchester. The ideal candidate will have experience in professional indemnity and liability insurance claims on the defendant side, with strong communication skills and an interest in business development. This role offers autonomy, diverse caseloads, and a chance to mentor junior lawyers within a supportive culture. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience with professional indemnity and liability insurance claims.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload with varying complexities.
• Interest in business development and supporting junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload of contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Advise on professional indemnity, property damage, and cyber risks.
• Act as lead on cases, managing strategy and delivery plans.
• Play an active role in business development and relationship building.

Skills

Professional indemnity and/or liability insurance handling

Policy coverage advice

Managing own caseload

Strong communication skills

Business development interest

Supervising junior colleagues

Job description

Senior Associate – Professional Indemnity

Shape the future of a growing Professional Risks practice!

Markel Law is continuing to invest in its Professional Risks team, and we’re looking for an accomplished Senior Associate to join us in Manchester as part of a planned and exciting expansion.

This is a rare opportunity to take on high quality, technically challenging insurance work, play a visible role in the development of a ranked team, and gain exposure to London Market instructions — all while benefiting from the culture, flexibility and balance of a growing national firm.

Why this role?

You’ll join a Legal 500 Tier 2 Professional Risks team working closely with Markel UK and Markel International, handling a broad range of professional indemnity, liability and coverage matters.

The role offers:

• Autonomy and influence — genuine input into the growth and direction of the team
• London Market exposure, without the expectation of London working patterns
• A varied, high‑quality caseload spanning small claims to multi‑million‑pound disputes
• Clear scope to mentor junior lawyers and contribute to wider business development

The work you’ll be doing:

As a Senior Associate in the Professional Risks team, you’ll:

• Handle a diverse caseload of insured and uninsured contentious and non‑contentious matters
• Advise on professional indemnity, public liability, property damage, D&O and cyber risks
• Work on complex coverage issues and disputes, primarily from a defendant’s perspective
• Act as the day‑to‑day lead on cases, setting strategy, reserves and delivery plans
• Supervise and support junior lawyers and administrators, helping them develop their careers
• Play an active role in business development, internal referrals and relationship building
• Support the team’s growth, with a particular focus on London Market work

Who we’re looking for:

You’ll be an experienced insurance or professional risks lawyer who enjoys combining strong technical work with collaboration and commercial thinking.

You will ideally have:

• Experience handling professional indemnity and/or liability insurance claims (defendant‑side)
• Exposure to policy coverage advice and disputes
• A background in insurance‑focused or defendant litigation teams (London Market experience is advantageous but not essential)
• Confidence managing your own caseload across a wide range of values and complexities
• Strong communication skills and a client‑focused approach
• An interest in business development and team growth
• The capability and enthusiasm to support and supervise junior colleagues

Why Markel Law?

Markel Law is an independent, SRA‑regulated legal business, part of Markel Corporation — a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices worldwide.

What sets us apart is our people‑first culture. We believe great legal work happens when people feel supported, trusted and empowered.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary plus annual bonus
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Excellent pension, private medical and dental cover
• Life assurance, income protection and travel insurance
• A clear platform for career progression and professional development
• The chance to help shape a growing, high‑profile practice