Location: London

Salary: Competitive, DOE

Experience: 5+ years' PQE, with 8+ years' PQE considered for Senior Associate level

Working Pattern: Hybrid, typically 2 to 3 days per week in the office

We are working with a specialist and growing law firm who are looking to appoint a Professional Indemnity Associate or Senior Associate to join their established insurance team in London.

The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload of complex Professional Indemnity and financial lines matters, working closely with insurer clients and their claims teams. The role offers significant responsibility, client contact and the opportunity to develop within a specialist practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a varied caseload of Professional Indemnity claims from instruction through to resolution.
• Defending claims against a range of professional clients and conducting litigation.
• Advising on coverage, policy-related issues and wider financial lines matters, including D&O claims.
• Developing case strategy and proactively managing matters, including regulatory investigations and enforcement matters.
• Building strong relationships with insurer clients and providing commercially focused advice on complex claims.

The successful candidate will have:

• At least 5 years' PQE for Associate level, with 8+ years' PQE considered for Senior Associate.
• Strong Professional Indemnity experience, with experience acting for insurers highly desirable.
• Experience defending claims against solicitors, financial advisers, accountants or other professionals would be beneficial.
• Construction Professional Indemnity experience would also be of interest.
• Strong litigation, case management, communication and analytical skills, alongside a commercial and client-focused approach.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Professional Indemnity lawyer to join a growing specialist practice with high-quality work, significant client exposure and genuine progression opportunities. The firm will also consider regional candidates looking to relocate to London.

Please apply via the advert or contact Owen at Eclectic Recruitment for more information.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities.