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
5+ PQE
Litigation experience, experience of insurance is
desirable but not essential.
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