Senior Associate, Professional Risks - Hybrid & London Market

Markel Corporation; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus annual bonus

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (b

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (b

Job summary

Markel Law in Manchester is seeking a Senior Associate to join its growing Professional Risks team on a hybrid basis. You will handle high‑quality insurance disputes and coverage matters, with exposure to London Market instructions and opportunities to influence the direction of the team.

You will mentor junior lawyers, contribute to business development, and help grow the London Market workload within a national firm renowned for people‑first culture.

Qualifications

• Experience handling professional indemnity and/or liability insurance claims (defendant‑side).
• Exposure to policy coverage advice and disputes.
• Background in insurance-focused or defendant litigation teams (London Market advantageous).
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload with varying values and complexities.
• Strong communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• Interest in business development and team growth.
• Capability to supervise and mentor junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Insurance claims experience

Policy coverage advice

Insurance litigation experience

Caseload management

Communication skills

Business development

Mentorship

London Market experience

Job description

Markel Law in Manchester is seeking a Senior Associate to join its growing Professional Risks team on a hybrid basis. You will handle high‑quality insurance disputes and coverage matters, with exposure to London Market instructions and opportunities to influence the direction of the team.

You will mentor junior lawyers, contribute to business development, and help grow the London Market workload within a national firm renowned for people‑first culture.