Professional Indemnity Associate / Senior Associate

Professional Indemnity Associate / Senior Associate

Leeds | Hybrid working | £55,000 – £90,000 DOE + excellent bonus & benefits

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.

A leading UK firm is hiring into its Leeds-based Professional Indemnity / Commercial Insurance team. This is a hybrid role handling complex defendant PI matters for insurer and insured clients, with plenty of scope for autonomy, client exposure and progression.

The role

You’ll take ownership of a varied caseload of professional indemnity disputes, including:

• Claims involving a range of professional services (e.g. legal, construction, financial and broking)
• Strategy and management of litigated matters through to settlement (and trial where required)
• Advising on risk, exposure and dispute resolution options in a pragmatic, commercially-minded way
• Working closely with colleagues nationally on larger, multi-party or business-critical claims
• Supporting junior lawyers through supervision and day-to-day mentoring (depending on level)

What you’ll need

• Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with solid experience in professional indemnity and/or commercial disputes
• Proven ability to run high-value, technical claims with strong client-handling skills
• Confident drafting and negotiation; comfortable managing experts xwzovoh and counsel
• Strong organisation and communication, suited to a hybrid set-up

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary + benefits
• Hybrid working with a Leeds base
• High-calibre work, supportive team culture, and a platform to build your reputation in the market

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Alex Groom at CapeClarke for a confidential chat – or