Our Professional & Financial Risks team ("PFR") 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 the major Professional Indemnity Insurers,
the team also acts directly for a number of large professional
services firms.
The teams is top ranked for professional negligence in both Chambers
& Partners and Legal 500.
The role
We have an opportunity for a Senior Associate (ideally 5 years PQE +)
to join our vibrant and growing PFR team. The ideal candidate will
have experience of professional indemnity litigation as well as a good
knowledge of legal procedures.
This role will give you the opportunity to work with a number of
partners and lawyers where 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 also have the opportunity to get involved with business
development and client initiatives as well as:
Managing a caseload of Professional Indemnity claims, including
coverage issues.
Delivering high quality and timely outputs 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 teams
service, support, processes and procedures.
Working to develop an environment of constant improvement:
enthusiastically sharing with and helping other; and taking
responsibility for aspects of team development.
Capturing and collating required Management Information in
accordance with agreed practice for clients.
Knowledge, skills and experience
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.
Take 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
with an ability to identify and shape commercial opportunities
encouraging others to participate.
Able to work efficiently and commercially and understands the
importance of financial hygiene, sharing their understanding with
the team.
Adopts a commercial mindset when pricing, resourcing and using
technology to manage matters and understands the impact of this on profitability.
A collaborative leader within a team who coaches and develops
junior team members to achieve their full potential.
Committed to being part of a supportive, inclusive and
collaborative firm culture.
