Professional Negligence Associate

London Source: WhatJobs

£72,000–£88,000

Professional Negligence Associate – Birmingham / Bristol / Manchester / London – Hybrid – up to £80,000

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Professional Indemnity Associate to join a nationally recognised law firm. The firm is widely regarded for its expertise in defending insurers, brokers, and other insurance sector clients in complex, high-profile professional negligence matters.

In this role, you will manage your own caseload of professional indemnity claims while also supporting Partners on high-value, multi-party disputes. You will work across a variety of sectors, including legal, financial services, property, technology, media, and business consultancy, tackling challenging and novel areas of professional liability and insurance law. This includes issues such as scope of duty, breach, causation, quantum, and complex policy liability disputes.

You’ll work closely with insurer clients and policyholders, handling matters from initial investigation through to resolution. Responsibilities include pre-action strategy, drafting pleadings, disclosure, expert and QC instructions, mediation, arbitrations, adjudications, and litigation before the County Court, High Court, TCC, commercial courts, and consumer redress schemes including the Financial Ombudsman Service. You will also manage reporting to insurer clients in line with exacting service standards, ensuring accurate reserving, clear case planning, and proactive strategy execution.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop thier technical expertise in professional indemnity, D&O, financial institutions, and coverage matters, while working in a highly supportive, ambitious, and collaborative team environment.

The Candidate

Solicitor or Legal Executive (2+ years’ PQE) with professional indemnity experience
Strong technical understanding of professional negligence, insurance coverage, and related claims
Ability to manage deadlines, prioritise effectively, and handle a varied caseload
Strong litigation and drafting skills, including pleadings, expert instructions, and ADR engagement
Confident dealing with insurer clients, policyholders, brokers, and Counsel
Excellent organisation and time-management skills
Commercially aware with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
Committed to delivering high standards of client care and compliance