Job Description
Your New FirmOur Top 30 international client is a market leader in the Insurance Litigation sector. You will join the Bristol office of this highly regarded firm, known for its expertise in defending professional indemnity claims. The Professional Indemnity Team is a key part of the firm's wider insurance offering and is ranked highly in the legal directories.Your New RoleYou'll manage a varied caseload of professional negligence claims for major insurers and insureds, defending a broad range of professionals including solicitors, construction specialists, brokers, and IFAs. You'll handle both pre-action and litigated matters, support senior fee earners, and take responsibility for document review, disclosure exercises, and drafting witness statements. You'll play a key role is supporting the development of the practice, with opportunities to contribute to business development and build client relationships as your career progresses.What You'll Need to SucceedYou'll ideally bring solid experience in defendant professional indemnity work, though backgrounds in broader commercial litigation could also be of interest. Strong client-handling skills, attention to detail, and creative problem-solving are essential, along with the ability to manage your own caseload confidently while supervising more junior members of the team. A positive, flexible approach, willingness to embrace change, and a collaborative mindset will help you thrive in this dynamic team.
What You'll Get in Return You'll join a top-ranked Professional Risks Team delivering City-quality work in the South West, with a competitive salary and benefits package. The firm offers genuine flexibility through its flexible working scheme and a clear pathway for career progression within a rapidly growing team that enjoys an excellent reputation in the professional indemnity market.
What You Need to Do NowIf you're interested in this role or would like more information, please don't hesitate to get in touch. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're exploring new opportunities, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation about your career.
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