Senior Paralegal

Sedgwick; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIPP

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

25 days holiday

Job summary

Sedgwick is recruiting a Senior Paralegal for our Bristol team. The role focuses on property damage losses within cyber risk and data protection, advising insurers and insureds on large, complex cyber claims and incident response strategies.

You will work with solicitors and cyber specialists, supporting data breach matters, regulatory obligations, investigations, and crisis response in a dynamic environment. A hybrid setup requires three days in Bristol office.

Qualifications

• A law degree, LPC/SQE studies, equivalent qualification, or previous relevant legal experience.
• Genuine interest in cyber risk, data protection, information security and technology disputes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to engage with clients and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the litigation process is desirable.
• Willingness to learn technical aspects of construction and property claims investigations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cyber team on matters arising from cyber incidents and data breaches.
• Liaise with insurers, insureds and technical experts; maintain case management systems; draft client documentation; undertake legal research.
• Support cyber-related litigation and recovery actions.

Skills

Professional Qualifications

Cyber and Data Risk

Communication

Litigation Knowledge

Technical Learning

Experience (Desirable)

Education

Law degree / LPC/SQE studies

Job description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

Senior Paralegal

Job Location:Bristol

Job Type:Permanent

Remuneration:Competitive salarytaking into accountskills,experienceand qualifications

We have a fantastic opportunity for Senior Paralegals to join our Bristol team.

Sedgwick Legal Services (SLS) advises and handles disputes for major insurers, Lloyds syndicates, large corporates, utilities, and local authorities. This role focuses on property damage losses, including those caused by major fires, floods, building collapse, escape of water, and subsidence. Our Legal team leads from our Central Bristol Office, with colleagues in Cardiff and London. The role requires a hybrid working model with three days per week in our Bristol office.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber risk and data protection issues, supporting a highly regarded and expanding team on complex and high-profile matters. You will work closely with solicitors and cyber specialistsadvisinginsurers and insureds on large and complex cyber claims, regulatoryobligationsand incident response strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

You will support the Cyber team on a wide range of matters arising from cyber incidents and data breaches including:

Supporting the management of data breach and cyber incident response matters, assisting clients on legal and regulatory obligations, regulatory reporting, investigations, evidence gathering and crisis response. Liaise with insurers, insureds and technical experts, maintain case management systems, draft client documentation, undertake legal research, and support cyber-related litigation and recovery actions.

The skills you will have when you apply:

• Professional Qualifications:A law degree, LPC/SQE studies, equivalent qualification, orpreviousrelevant legal experience.
• Interest in Cyber and Data Risk:A genuine interest in cyber risk, data protection, informationsecurityand technology-related disputes.
• Communication:Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage directly with clients and external stakeholders.
• Expertise:Knowledge of the litigation process is desirable.
• Technical Knowledge:Be interested in and willing to learn the technical aspects of construction and property claims investigations asrequiredfor the role.
• Experience (Desirable):Previousexperience in litigation, insurance, regulatory work, cyber, data protection or professional services environments would beadvantageousbut is not essential.

The skills that will be developed once working:

• Cyber incident and breach response management.
• Regulatory reporting and engagement with regulators.
• Complex claim handling and litigation support.
• Client relationship management across insurers, brokers and corporate clients.
• You'll receive all the Sedgwick-specific training needed to excel in your role.
• The opportunity to apply for a Training Contract (must have LPC) or a fully funded CILEX qualification.

Whatwe’llgive you for this role:

Remuneration & more

• Competitive salarytaking into accountskills,experienceand qualifications
• A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
• You will joinan appropriate incentive(bonus) scheme
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Flexible working from our office or your home

Health & support

• Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)
• Life assurance
• Employeeassistanceprogramme for employee wellbeing
• Wellbeing and digital GP apps
• Group Income Protection

Other benefits

• Voluntary flexible benefits – green car scheme, health assessment, travel insurance, dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan
• Discounts on various products and services

Thisisn'tjust aposition,it's a pivotal role in shaping our industry

At Sedgwick, youwon'tjust build your career;you'llcultivate a team of experts. Our Sedgwick University offering empowers you to excel as well as your team members, with the most comprehensive training program in the industry which includes more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue formal education.

Together,we'renot only reshaping the insurancelandscape,we’rebuilding a legacy of talent. Come and be a catalyst for change within our industry.

Next steps for you:

As part of our commitment to you, we are proud to have azero tolerancepolicy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion,sexor sexual orientation.

After the closingdatewe will review allapplications, andmay select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person).