THE FIRM
A top 40 law firm with offices in several key locations.
THE ROLE
A Professional Indemnity Lawyer 5PQE+ to support the Specialty team.
The team is highly regarded for its expertise, the quality of its work, and an eye-catching client list.
Members of the team regularly deal with complex and high-value litigation at the cutting edge of the professions they represent.
The atmosphere is friendly and supportive, with a history of mentoring and promotion at all levels of candidates who flourish as part of a team and relish the opportunity to make a difference.
You will specialise in professional indemnity work and have experience in defending claims against construction professionals.
Responsibilities:
1. Defend claims against a wide variety of professional service providers (including architects, engineers, and financial advisors).
2. Handle insurance policy coverage and insurance and reinsurance disputes.
3. Manage claims relating to construction, property damage, and aviation.
ABOUT YOU
1. 5 years PQE plus (or equivalent).
2. Well-established expertise in Professional Indemnity, particularly construction matters and architect claims.
3. Experience of insurance litigation and policy coverage analysis is essential.
4. Experience of professional risk claims relating to construction claims and reserving is essential.
5. Experience of other professional risk claims is desirable.
6. Understanding of commercial insurance policies, the insurance market, reporting arrangements, reserving philosophies, and the relationship between brokers, underwriters/insurers, and lawyers is essential.
7. Previous secondment to or employment with an insurance organisation would be advantageous.
Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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