Job Description
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A solicitor with post-qualification experience is sought to join our Financial & Professional Risks team. The successful candidate will have experience in professional indemnity, general litigation, coverage, or financial lines.
Key Responsibilities:
* Handle disputes involving engineers, architects, and building professionals.
* Provide expert advice on claims against legal practitioners and issues related to environmental liabilities.
* Advising on high-stakes indemnity disputes and policy interpretation matters.
* Defend directors and officers in claims related to their corporate roles.
* Address issues of fraud, employee dishonesty, and financial misconduct, while advising banks, investment firms, and other financial entities on liability and compliance matters.
* Handle claims involving mismanagement, employment practices, fiduciary duties, and defend various professionals, including accountants and consultants, against negligence claims.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* 1+ years' PQE with experience in professional indemnity, general litigation, coverage, or financial lines.
* Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
* A collaborative approach and a commitment to excellence.
* Confidence to take ownership of matters and drive them forward.
* A desire to grow your career in a leading insurance and risk practice.
Benefits
* Industry Leaders & Innovation Pioneers - We're shaping the future of the legal industry, leading with technology and expertise.
* Recognised Excellence - Best Lawyers 2025 has named us the best insurance law firm.
* FLEX for All - Work-life balance matters. We offer part-time, flexible hours, and remote work options.
* Our Mentoring Program - Dedicated support at every stage of your career, plus training, conferences, and workshops.
* Giving Back - Engage in CSR activities, from charity initiatives to pro bono legal work.
* People First - Enjoy up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, purchased annual leave, home office allowances, and more.
Others
Engage in continuous learning and skill development to stay ahead in your career.
Pursue a challenging role that offers opportunities for growth and advancement.