Professional & Financial Risks (Professional Indemnity) - Senior Associate
Position
Full Time
Role
Senior Associate
Location
Bristol
Practice Area/Department
Professional Risks
Description
ROLE OVERVIEW
The team
Our Professional & Financial Risks team ("PFR") is
seeking a senior associate to join the team in Bristol. The PFR team
is part of the firm's insurance group and has a well-established
client base, acting for the vast majority of Professional Indemnity
Insurers in the market and their insureds.
The team handles a wide variety of claims against various
professionals including solicitors, insurance brokers, accountants and
financial advisers. The role largely involves defending liability
claims both pre and post litigation, but the team also provide advice/
representation on associated matters such as regulatory issues, risk
management and Ombudsman complaints. The team is also frequently asked
to advise insurers on policy coverage aspect of claims. As well as
acting for all of the major Professional Indemnity Insurers, the team
also acts directly for a number of large professional services firms.
There are currently 7 partners and around 35 associates in the PFR
team based in Bristol. The team also has a presence in London.
The role
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a
number of partners and lawyers within a vibrant and growing team. The
work will be varied, interesting and challenging and you will be given
autonomy; there will be the opportunity to work on matters involving a
range of professions with values ranging from tens of thousands of
pounds to multi millions. You will have the opportunity to get
involved with business development and client initiatives.
The team is top ranked for Professional Negligence in both Chambers
& Partners and Legal 500.
Key responsibilities
Management of a caseload of Professional Indemnity claims,
including coverage issues.
Delivering high quality and timely output to clients, ensuring
high levels of client service and alignment with agreed working
practices and client service level agreements.
Contributing to the development and improvement of the team's
service, support, processes and procedures.
Demonstrating the values and behaviours that for which the team is
known and keep it client focused.
Working to develop an environment of constant improvement:
enthusiastically sharing with and helping others; and taking
responsibility for aspects of team development, such as intranet
pages, training and induction, process improvements etc.
Capturing and collating required Management Information in
accordance with agreed practice for clients
Knowledge, skills and experience
Circa 5+ years of PQE or equivalent relevant expertise.
Expertise in professional indemnity litigation. Experience of
insurance is desirable but not essential.
Able to deliver legal and commercial solutions, working
collaboratively with clients and colleagues to provide an
outstanding client experience.
Takes responsibility for managing and developing strong
relationships with clients based on an understanding of their
business objectives.
Committed to business development to further grow the practice.
Identifies and shapes commercial opportunities encouraging others to participate.
Works efficiently and commercially and understands the importance
of financial hygiene, sharing that understanding with the team.
A collaborative leader within a team who coaches and develops
junior team members to achieve their full potential.
A good knowledge of legal procedures
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent communications skills (both orally and in writing)
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and adapt plans accordingly
Be able to demonstrate good initiative and problem-solving skills,
but be conscious of when to consult others
Have the ability to multi-task and able to manage upwards
Attention to detail, good organisational skills and flexibility
Be a good team-worker but also strongly self-motivated
Be enthusiastic
Remain calm under pressure
Committed to being part of a supportive, inclusive and
collaborative firm culture.