Job Description
Professional Indemnity Lawyer – Manchester
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
Role Overview
Our client is a prominent player in the insurance industry, known for its solid reputation, dedicated workforce, and myriad opportunities for professional growth. It is currently recruiting into its in-house law firm for a defendant professional negligence specialist.
Reporting to the Head of Legal Practice, you will manage a caseload of professional indemnity claims against solicitors and other professionals. You'll deliver high-quality and cost-effective legal representation, exhibit excellent litigation knowledge, and offer outstanding client service. Additionally, you'll play a pivotal role in the overall development of our ABS.
Candidate Profile
- Our client is seeking an insurance litigator with the following:Fully qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or Barrister in England and Wales
- Demonstrable experience of being able to handle a caseload of defendant professional indemnity work on an autonomous basis
- Advanced interpersonal, legal writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to articulate positions clearly and succinctly
- Advanced presentation, negotiation, and research skills
- Commitment to professional development and ethical competency
What's on Offer
This is different to the usual private practice offering. The law firm is an extension of the insurer so whilst there is time recording the billable hours target is not constantly looming over you. Additionally work is secure as the law firm is there to deal with the insurers work so no panel renewals.
In addition to a market competitive salary there is also private medical insurance, death in service and 9% Pension contribution, plus additional matched contributions.
Hybrid working policy with three days in office and two working remote.
Apply Now
To be considered for this professional indemnity lawyer role please get in touch with a recent CV as soon as possible. Full job description available.