Professional Indemnity Senior Associate
Location
Leeds, Manchester
Salary
£70000-80000 per annum
Sector
Private Practice
Type
Permanent Role
Practice Area
Professional Negligence
Reference
JR0302/D
Are you looking for a role offering intellectual challenge, client-focus, and industry-leading quality, without compromising on genuine flexibility?
An opportunity in our clients Professional and Commercial Risk team may be for you. Were seeking a Senior Associate with Professional Indemnity experience to join the team in Leeds or Manchester. Youll play an active role in the continued growth and success of the team, in collaboration with our wider practice in the North, nationally and internationally.
ABOUT THE FIRM
Our client is a leading international legal business with over 3,000 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. As a Senior Associate, you will join a team that acts for all of the main insurance companies and insured professionals in the supply chain, dealing with the full spectrum of insurance work from policy cover, recovery, and strategic advice to insurers.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior Associate in Leeds, you will have the opportunity to interact regularly with clients, sharing your knowledge of key issues and providing meaningful advice and support. You will handle a mixed workload of professional negligence claims involving a wide variety of professionals, conduct both pre-action and litigated matters, and provide real-time project support. You will manage your own caseload while supporting partners and supervising more junior fee earners. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including genuine flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.
ABOUT YOU
To excel in this role, you should have extensive experience in professional indemnity and strong relationship and client handling skills. You will need to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day-to-day issues and manage a caseload commensurate with your experience. A positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives and a willingness to work hard as part of a highly ambitious and driven team are essential. Team-oriented and collegiate, you should be willing to share knowledge and support other members of the team.
NEXT STEPS?
If this opportunity sounds of interest then please apply through the advert or contact Joe Rees at Thornton Legal directly on 07903 222 898 or joe@thorntonlegal.co.uk. Stated PQE and salary levels are for guidance only.
Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency. We regularly recruit for international, national, Legal 500, regional, and boutique law firms across Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, West Yorkshire, and the West Midlands. Main locations include Liverpool, Chester, Preston, Manchester, Leeds, and Shropshire. At Thornton Legal, we work with partners, solicitors, paralegals, and legal assistants across a range of practice areas including (but not exclusively) corporate, commercial property, residential property, employment, litigation, private client, and family.
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