Professional Indemnity Solicitor

Associate role, law firm, professional indemnity


Your new company
This Firm is looking to expand their Professional Indemnity team, this is an extremely well established business known for its reputation and progression of staff. They are an award-winning legal business with a strong reputation for excellent client service and effective operational management. There are now over 2,700 people in the business, based in 25 key locations across the globe.


Your new role
The role will involve working in a team environment advising insurers and/or professionals in respect of claims made against a wide range of construction professionals (including but not limited to architects, engineers, specialist consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, and surveyors and will embrace policy coverage advice, all forms of dispute resolution and assistance with disciplinary proceedings. This is a role that involves taking responsibility for individual case load and may suit a solicitor who at least 3+ years experience in the professional indemnity and construction field. The candidate would be working within a close-knit team structure but with the opportunity to shape strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to work on behalf of leading insurers handling quality work, often on prestige construction projects. For the right candidate it offers the opportunity for development based on performance.

What you'll need to succeed
You'll need to demonstrate technical and commercial expertise and the ability to deliver results within required time frames in order to provide the highest service level to clients, demonstrating and communicating a clear understanding of business needs and the most efficient way of resolving disputes. There is also the possibility of getting involved in non-contentious contract advice, in which the practice is a brand leader.


What you'll get in return
You'll be given a choice. Other than great work and a fantastic working environment you will also get to choose your benefits package. You can pick from a range of benefits, allowing you to build a package that suits your needs and lifestyle, as well as those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits (medical insurance, life insurance, pension and 25 days annual leave), they offer flexible benefits which include season ticket loans, holiday buy / sell scheme, gym memberships, health assessments, cycle to work, retail vouchers and dining cards.


What you need to do now
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