Job Description
Professional Indemnity Associate
Glasgow
6+ PQE
VNI Legal are delighted to be working with a national law firm who are looking to recruit a talented and experienced Professional Indemnity Solicitor at Senior Associate level, to work in their growing team in Glasgow. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and fast-growing Professional Indemnity team in Scotland. The Professional Indemnity team are highly regarded in Scotland and regularly act on behalf of a variety of Insurers throughout the UK. The team handle high value and complex claims against solicitors, accountants, IFAs and surveyors. You will also be assisting in the handling of complex PI construction claims against architects, engineers and contractors.
The Role
You will be responsible for:
* Advising professional clients and their insurers on case strategy, claim and cost reserves and insurance coverage matters.
* Handling high value and complex claims from policy response to conclusion.
* Preparing reports for Insurers with the ability to explain and advise succinctly on difficult and complex areas.
* Managing the Insurer/Insured relationship, being aware of potential conflicts.
* Monitoring critical dates and ensuring compliance with Insurer service level agreements.
* Preparing for Court cases at all levels.
* ADR, including negotiation and mediation.
* Adjudication.
* Identifying and advancing business development opportunities.
* The supervision of less experienced members of the team.
Essential Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will, therefore, have a minimum of 6 years PQE, ideally in Professional Indemnity, however they will consider candidates with Litigation experience and who display excellent legal ability and initiative, strong technical skills as well as confidence in managing and prioritising a full and varied caseload. You will be a strong communicator with good attention to detail.
In addition, you will have excellent academics and a willingness to learn and develop your legal knowledge.
In return, you will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people and be rewarded with the chance to join a growing team. You will also be rewarded with an exceptional renumeration package and have the chance to be part of an exciting growth period in Scotland.
For more information please apply or contact adam.skelton@vnirecruitment.co.uk