Professional Risks Lawyer 1+ PQE

Your new firmOur Top international client are top of their game in the Insurance Litigation sector. You will be joining the Bristol office of this fantastic firm with an international presence. This practice is particularly highly regarded for its expertise in defending professional indemnity claims and the Professional Indemnity Team forms an important part of the overall insurance offering.Your new roleYou will have the opportunity to defend claims against professionals including solicitors, construction professionals, financial professionals, as well as newer emerging professionals, while working for a team top ranked by the directories. With well-established relationships with major insurers well established and, as well as reporting to insurers on often difficult and complex areas of law, you will get the chance to be involved in business development as your career progresses.What you'll need to succeedYou will ideally have gained excellent defendant professional indemnity experience and be able to confidently communicate with both insurers and insureds. Familiarity with court proceedings is a given as is your understanding and compliance with a range of Service Level Agreements.Wider Commercial Litigation experience would also be considered if you have a strong interest in and awareness of the Insurance Litigation industry.What you'll get in returnThis is an exciting time to become part of what is a rapidly growing Professional and Financial Risks Team with a great reputation. A competitive salary is on offer and the chance to move your professional indemnity career on to the next level at a practice that is stamping its mark on the professional indemnity market in the South West.With both flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time lawyers, and those already in the Southwest or those looking to relocate to the Southwest in the future.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact Sheldon Carlisle for a confidential discussion on your career.We would expect candidates to have gained the requisite PQE to apply for this role but this does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less PQE.

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