About the Firm: Our client is a leading Legal Top 200 Firm with over 150 years of history, consistently recognised for excellence and previously awarded Regional Law Firm of the Year. Highly rated by employees on Review Solicitors and Glassdoor, the firm combines expert legal advice with a people centric approach. Committed to strong client relationships, ESG initiatives, and making a positive impact on the wider community, it is a dynamic and supportive place to build your career. The Role: The client is seeking an experienced Senior/Principal Associate to join their Dispute Resolution team, specialising in commercial litigation. The role offers the opportunity to manage a broad caseload of commercial disputes, assisting Partners with high value and complex matters. Cases will include commercial contract disputes, restrictive covenant claims, IT contract disputes, sale of goods and supply of services disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, defamation claims, warranty and indemnity claims, IP disputes, and consumer claims. Work will span from pre action advice through to proceedings in the County Court, High Court, and, where necessary, the Court of Appeal. This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded and proactive litigator to develop their career, manage client relationships, supervise junior team members, and contribute to the growth and success of the Commercial Litigation sub team. Responsibilities: Provide clear, results focused, and strategic advice to clients in line with legal principles and commercial objectives. Advise on and comply with relevant pre action protocols. Draft documentation required for litigation proceedings. Liaise and build strong relationships with clients, counsel, and experts. Manage court proceedings and arbitration as necessary. Represent clients in settlement negotiations, including mediations. Conduct matters diligently, efficiently, and with excellent financial management. Collaborate with colleagues within the Commercial Litigation Team and the wider Dispute Resolution Department. Supervise and develop junior team members through active mentoring and support. Engage with firm wide initiatives and contribute to long term client relationships. Maintain up to date knowledge of substantive law and procedural developments. Apply strategic, commercially focused thinking to all matters. Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, life assurance, permanent health insurance, and a group personal pension with professional advice. Employees also benefit from an Employee Assistance Programme, health and wellbeing days, enhanced family leave, and hybrid or remote working opportunities. Additional perks include discounted dental insurance and gym membership. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
Dec 17, 2025
Full time
About the Firm: Our client is a leading Legal Top 200 Firm with over 150 years of history, consistently recognised for excellence and previously awarded Regional Law Firm of the Year. Highly rated by employees on Review Solicitors and Glassdoor, the firm combines expert legal advice with a people centric approach. Committed to strong client relationships, ESG initiatives, and making a positive impact on the wider community, it is a dynamic and supportive place to build your career. The Role: The client is seeking an experienced Senior/Principal Associate to join their Dispute Resolution team, specialising in commercial litigation. The role offers the opportunity to manage a broad caseload of commercial disputes, assisting Partners with high value and complex matters. Cases will include commercial contract disputes, restrictive covenant claims, IT contract disputes, sale of goods and supply of services disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, defamation claims, warranty and indemnity claims, IP disputes, and consumer claims. Work will span from pre action advice through to proceedings in the County Court, High Court, and, where necessary, the Court of Appeal. This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded and proactive litigator to develop their career, manage client relationships, supervise junior team members, and contribute to the growth and success of the Commercial Litigation sub team. Responsibilities: Provide clear, results focused, and strategic advice to clients in line with legal principles and commercial objectives. Advise on and comply with relevant pre action protocols. Draft documentation required for litigation proceedings. Liaise and build strong relationships with clients, counsel, and experts. Manage court proceedings and arbitration as necessary. Represent clients in settlement negotiations, including mediations. Conduct matters diligently, efficiently, and with excellent financial management. Collaborate with colleagues within the Commercial Litigation Team and the wider Dispute Resolution Department. Supervise and develop junior team members through active mentoring and support. Engage with firm wide initiatives and contribute to long term client relationships. Maintain up to date knowledge of substantive law and procedural developments. Apply strategic, commercially focused thinking to all matters. Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, life assurance, permanent health insurance, and a group personal pension with professional advice. Employees also benefit from an Employee Assistance Programme, health and wellbeing days, enhanced family leave, and hybrid or remote working opportunities. Additional perks include discounted dental insurance and gym membership. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
Solicitor-Senior Associate - D&O/Coverage Department: Professional and Commercial Risk Employment Type: Permanent Location: Leeds Description Are you looking for a role that challenges you intellectually while offering industry leading work quality, client engagement, business development opportunities, and genuine flexibility? An opportunity in our Professional and Commercial Risk team may be for you. Key Responsibilities You will play an active role in the continued growth and success of the professional indemnity team in collaboration with our wider practice in the South, as well as nationally. The team is ranked in Tier 1 in both the Legal 500 and Chambers directories, with a number of leading individuals named. It is the longest established professional negligence team in Bristol, acting for most of the leading insurers. Within the team, the service line specialising in advising on Directors' and Officers' (D&O) insurance is particularly active. This team act for a number of the leading D&O insurers, both in advising insurers on coverage for a wide variety of claims as well as defending claims against directors and officers/insured companies. This often involves working with specialists from other teams in fields such as employment law and white collar crime. In addition, the team provide coverage advice under a wide range of insurance policies, including Crime and Financial Institutions insurance. Specific responsibilities include but are not restricted to: Handling a stimulating and often complex D&O caseload with an emphasis on advising on insurance coverage, but with opportunities to handle a wide variety of claims against directors and officers. The opportunity to interact on a regular basis with leading insurer clients in this area. Working collaboratively with other specialists across the firm. Acting as a point of contact for clients where necessary, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience. Maintaining an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans. Maintaining and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions, reading appropriate publications and exceeding Law Society CPD requirements. Ensuring full compliance with DAC Beachcroft protocols on billing and credit control and demonstrate a high level of financial management when supporting others in managing files and in relation to own files, where appropriate. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise A qualified solicitor with at least 2 years PQE experience (up to and including Senior Associates) gained in a specialist insurance firm (or in house at a financial lines insurer). Good experience in advising on insurance coverage under financial lines policies and ideally including under D&O/Management Liability policies. Excellent relationship and client handling skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues. Experience on secondment with a leading financial lines insurer would be beneficial. The ability to deliver clear, well written legal advice/reports on complex legal/coverage issues. Able to demonstrate a reasonable level of self-sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority. An ability to adopt a client focused and commercial perspective rather than an 'academic' approach to legal issues, coupled with a keen grasp of legal issues, as these arise (demonstrating a clear ability to learn quickly 'on the job'). Change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives. Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team. Willingness to work hard as part of a highly ambitious and driven team to help it continue to develop and to achieve its objectives.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Solicitor-Senior Associate - D&O/Coverage Department: Professional and Commercial Risk Employment Type: Permanent Location: Leeds Description Are you looking for a role that challenges you intellectually while offering industry leading work quality, client engagement, business development opportunities, and genuine flexibility? An opportunity in our Professional and Commercial Risk team may be for you. Key Responsibilities You will play an active role in the continued growth and success of the professional indemnity team in collaboration with our wider practice in the South, as well as nationally. The team is ranked in Tier 1 in both the Legal 500 and Chambers directories, with a number of leading individuals named. It is the longest established professional negligence team in Bristol, acting for most of the leading insurers. Within the team, the service line specialising in advising on Directors' and Officers' (D&O) insurance is particularly active. This team act for a number of the leading D&O insurers, both in advising insurers on coverage for a wide variety of claims as well as defending claims against directors and officers/insured companies. This often involves working with specialists from other teams in fields such as employment law and white collar crime. In addition, the team provide coverage advice under a wide range of insurance policies, including Crime and Financial Institutions insurance. Specific responsibilities include but are not restricted to: Handling a stimulating and often complex D&O caseload with an emphasis on advising on insurance coverage, but with opportunities to handle a wide variety of claims against directors and officers. The opportunity to interact on a regular basis with leading insurer clients in this area. Working collaboratively with other specialists across the firm. Acting as a point of contact for clients where necessary, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience. Maintaining an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans. Maintaining and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions, reading appropriate publications and exceeding Law Society CPD requirements. Ensuring full compliance with DAC Beachcroft protocols on billing and credit control and demonstrate a high level of financial management when supporting others in managing files and in relation to own files, where appropriate. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise A qualified solicitor with at least 2 years PQE experience (up to and including Senior Associates) gained in a specialist insurance firm (or in house at a financial lines insurer). Good experience in advising on insurance coverage under financial lines policies and ideally including under D&O/Management Liability policies. Excellent relationship and client handling skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues. Experience on secondment with a leading financial lines insurer would be beneficial. The ability to deliver clear, well written legal advice/reports on complex legal/coverage issues. Able to demonstrate a reasonable level of self-sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority. An ability to adopt a client focused and commercial perspective rather than an 'academic' approach to legal issues, coupled with a keen grasp of legal issues, as these arise (demonstrating a clear ability to learn quickly 'on the job'). Change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives. Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team. Willingness to work hard as part of a highly ambitious and driven team to help it continue to develop and to achieve its objectives.
Overview Are you an experienced litigation lawyer ready to take the next step in your career? Our client is a fast-growing, specialist Litigation firm which is looking for a Senior Associate to join its dynamic Professional Indemnity team in Glasgow. This is your chance to work on complex, high-value claims across a broad range of professions-from solicitors and surveyors to architects and engineers-while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working and the support of a collaborative, forward-thinking team. What You'll Be Doing Advising professionals and insurers on strategy, coverage, and cost issues Managing complex PI claims from start to finish Preparing reports on technically challenging legal matters Representing clients in court, mediation, adjudication, and other forums Supervising junior lawyers and helping grow the team Building client relationships and contributing to business development What We're Looking For 6+ years PQE, ideally in Professional Indemnity or complex Litigation A strong legal brain with the ability to navigate technical detail and big-picture strategy Confidence in managing a busy caseload and advising insurer clients Exceptional communication, drafting, and negotiation skills A collaborative mindset and a passion for mentoring others Excellent academics and a commitment to continued development What's On Offer A stimulating caseload of high-profile, high-value disputes A genuine work-life balance through flexible hybrid working Clear career progression and real responsibility A culture that truly values its people and invests in their growth Competitive salary and benefits Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Overview Are you an experienced litigation lawyer ready to take the next step in your career? Our client is a fast-growing, specialist Litigation firm which is looking for a Senior Associate to join its dynamic Professional Indemnity team in Glasgow. This is your chance to work on complex, high-value claims across a broad range of professions-from solicitors and surveyors to architects and engineers-while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working and the support of a collaborative, forward-thinking team. What You'll Be Doing Advising professionals and insurers on strategy, coverage, and cost issues Managing complex PI claims from start to finish Preparing reports on technically challenging legal matters Representing clients in court, mediation, adjudication, and other forums Supervising junior lawyers and helping grow the team Building client relationships and contributing to business development What We're Looking For 6+ years PQE, ideally in Professional Indemnity or complex Litigation A strong legal brain with the ability to navigate technical detail and big-picture strategy Confidence in managing a busy caseload and advising insurer clients Exceptional communication, drafting, and negotiation skills A collaborative mindset and a passion for mentoring others Excellent academics and a commitment to continued development What's On Offer A stimulating caseload of high-profile, high-value disputes A genuine work-life balance through flexible hybrid working Clear career progression and real responsibility A culture that truly values its people and invests in their growth Competitive salary and benefits Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.
Solicitor-Senior Associate - D&O/Coverage Department: Professional and Commercial Risk Employment Type: Permanent Location: Newcastle Description Are you looking for a role that challenges you intellectually while offering industry-leading work quality, client engagement, business development opportunities, and genuine flexibility? An opportunity in our Professional and Commercial Risk team may be for you. Key Responsibilities You will play an active role in the continued growth and success of the professional indemnity team in collaboration with our wider practice in the South, as well as nationally. The team is ranked in Tier 1 in both the Legal 500 and Chambers directories, with a number of leading individuals named. It is the longest established professional negligence team in Bristol, acting for most of the leading insurers. Within the team, the service line specialising in advising on Directors' and Officers' (D&O) insurance is particularly active. This team act for a number of the leading D&O insurers, both in advising insurers on coverage for a wide variety of claims as well as defending claims against directors and officers/insured companies. This often involves working with specialists from other teams in fields such as employment law and white collar crime. In addition, the team provide coverage advice under a wide range of insurance policies, including Crime and Financial Institutions insurance. Specific responsibilities include but are not restricted to: Handling a stimulating and often complex D&O caseload with an emphasis on advising on insurance coverage, but with opportunities to handle a wide variety of claims against directors and officers. The opportunity to interact on a regular basis with leading insurer clients in this area. Working collaboratively with other specialists across the firm. Acting as a point of contact for clients where necessary, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience Maintaining an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans Maintaining and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions, reading appropriate publications and exceeding Law Society CPD requirements Ensuring full compliance with DAC Beachcroft protocols on billing and credit control and demonstrate a high level of financial management when supporting others in managing files and in relation to own files, where appropriate. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise A qualified solicitor with at least 2 years PQE experience (up to and including Senior Associates) gained in a specialist insurance firm (or in house at a financial lines insurer) Good experience in advising on insurance coverage under financial lines policies and ideally including under D&O/Management Liability policies. Excellent relationship and client handling skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues. Experience on secondment with a leading financial lines insurer would be beneficial. The ability to deliver clear, well written legal advice/reports on complex legal/coverage issues. Able to demonstrate a reasonable level of self-sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority. An ability to adopt a client focused and commercial perspective rather than an 'academic' approach to legal issues, coupled with a keen grasp of legal issues, as these arise (demonstrating a clear ability to learn quickly 'on the job'). Change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives. Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team. Willingness to work hard as part of a highly ambitious and driven team to help it continue to develop and to achieve its objectives.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Solicitor-Senior Associate - D&O/Coverage Department: Professional and Commercial Risk Employment Type: Permanent Location: Newcastle Description Are you looking for a role that challenges you intellectually while offering industry-leading work quality, client engagement, business development opportunities, and genuine flexibility? An opportunity in our Professional and Commercial Risk team may be for you. Key Responsibilities You will play an active role in the continued growth and success of the professional indemnity team in collaboration with our wider practice in the South, as well as nationally. The team is ranked in Tier 1 in both the Legal 500 and Chambers directories, with a number of leading individuals named. It is the longest established professional negligence team in Bristol, acting for most of the leading insurers. Within the team, the service line specialising in advising on Directors' and Officers' (D&O) insurance is particularly active. This team act for a number of the leading D&O insurers, both in advising insurers on coverage for a wide variety of claims as well as defending claims against directors and officers/insured companies. This often involves working with specialists from other teams in fields such as employment law and white collar crime. In addition, the team provide coverage advice under a wide range of insurance policies, including Crime and Financial Institutions insurance. Specific responsibilities include but are not restricted to: Handling a stimulating and often complex D&O caseload with an emphasis on advising on insurance coverage, but with opportunities to handle a wide variety of claims against directors and officers. The opportunity to interact on a regular basis with leading insurer clients in this area. Working collaboratively with other specialists across the firm. Acting as a point of contact for clients where necessary, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience Maintaining an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans Maintaining and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions, reading appropriate publications and exceeding Law Society CPD requirements Ensuring full compliance with DAC Beachcroft protocols on billing and credit control and demonstrate a high level of financial management when supporting others in managing files and in relation to own files, where appropriate. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise A qualified solicitor with at least 2 years PQE experience (up to and including Senior Associates) gained in a specialist insurance firm (or in house at a financial lines insurer) Good experience in advising on insurance coverage under financial lines policies and ideally including under D&O/Management Liability policies. Excellent relationship and client handling skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues. Experience on secondment with a leading financial lines insurer would be beneficial. The ability to deliver clear, well written legal advice/reports on complex legal/coverage issues. Able to demonstrate a reasonable level of self-sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority. An ability to adopt a client focused and commercial perspective rather than an 'academic' approach to legal issues, coupled with a keen grasp of legal issues, as these arise (demonstrating a clear ability to learn quickly 'on the job'). Change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives. Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team. Willingness to work hard as part of a highly ambitious and driven team to help it continue to develop and to achieve its objectives.
Solicitor/Associate - Professional Indemnity Department: Professional and Commercial Risk Employment Type: Permanent Location: Newcastle Description Are you looking for a role offering intellectual challenge and industry-leading quality work, without compromising on genuine flexibility? An opportunity in our Professional & Commercial Risk team may be for you. We're seeking Solicitors/Associates with an interest in professional liability to join the team. You'll 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. Our team acts for Insured professionals and all the main insurance companies in the defence of claims, and deals with the full spectrum of insurance work from policy coverage, recovery and strategic advice to Insurers. Join a truly international firm where collaboration across disciplines fuels variety and creative problem-solving for high-calibre clients. Key Responsibilities A mixed workload of professional negligence claims against a wide variety of professionals Responsibility for conducting both pre-action and litigated matters, as well as assisting more senior fee earners Responsibility for reviewing documents to analyse the facts and issues and identify next steps, as well as responsibility for running disclosure exercises and drafting witness statements A good understanding of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation The opportunity to liaise directly with experts and counsel Skills, Knowledge and Expertise 0-4 years PQE, with interest or expertise in professional indemnity Open to those with transferable backgrounds in areas such as personal injury, property litigation or commercial litigation Strong relationship and client-handling skills, commensurate with experience A good level of self-sufficiency, managing a caseload commensurate with experience An eye for detail and creativity in problem-solving Change-oriented, with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives Team oriented and collegiate, with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team A willingness to work hard as part of a highly ambitious and driven team
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Solicitor/Associate - Professional Indemnity Department: Professional and Commercial Risk Employment Type: Permanent Location: Newcastle Description Are you looking for a role offering intellectual challenge and industry-leading quality work, without compromising on genuine flexibility? An opportunity in our Professional & Commercial Risk team may be for you. We're seeking Solicitors/Associates with an interest in professional liability to join the team. You'll 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. Our team acts for Insured professionals and all the main insurance companies in the defence of claims, and deals with the full spectrum of insurance work from policy coverage, recovery and strategic advice to Insurers. Join a truly international firm where collaboration across disciplines fuels variety and creative problem-solving for high-calibre clients. Key Responsibilities A mixed workload of professional negligence claims against a wide variety of professionals Responsibility for conducting both pre-action and litigated matters, as well as assisting more senior fee earners Responsibility for reviewing documents to analyse the facts and issues and identify next steps, as well as responsibility for running disclosure exercises and drafting witness statements A good understanding of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation The opportunity to liaise directly with experts and counsel Skills, Knowledge and Expertise 0-4 years PQE, with interest or expertise in professional indemnity Open to those with transferable backgrounds in areas such as personal injury, property litigation or commercial litigation Strong relationship and client-handling skills, commensurate with experience A good level of self-sufficiency, managing a caseload commensurate with experience An eye for detail and creativity in problem-solving Change-oriented, with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives Team oriented and collegiate, with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team A willingness to work hard as part of a highly ambitious and driven team
Solicitor-Senior Associate - D&O/Coverage Department: Professional and Commercial Risk Employment Type: Permanent Location: Manchester Description Are you looking for a role that challenges you intellectually while offering industry-leading work quality, client engagement, business development opportunities, and genuine flexibility? An opportunity in our Professional and Commercial Risk team may be for you. Key Responsibilities You will play an active role in the continued growth and success of the professional indemnity team in collaboration with our wider practice in the South, as well as nationally. The team is ranked in Tier 1 in both the Legal 500 and Chambers directories, with a number of leading individuals named. It is the longest established professional negligence team in Bristol, acting for most of the leading insurers. Within the team, the service line specialising in advising on Directors' and Officers' (D&O) insurance is particularly active. This team act for a number of the leading D&O insurers, both in advising insurers on coverage for a wide variety of claims as well as defending claims against directors and officers/insured companies. This often involves working with specialists from other teams in fields such as employment law and white collar crime. In addition, the team provide coverage advice under a wide range of insurance policies, including Crime and Financial Institutions insurance. Specific responsibilities include but are not restricted to: Handling a stimulating and often complex D&O caseload with an emphasis on advising on insurance coverage, but with opportunities to handle a wide variety of claims against directors and officers. The opportunity to interact on a regular basis with leading insurer clients in this area. Working collaboratively with other specialists across the firm. Acting as a point of contact for clients where necessary, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience Maintaining an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans Maintaining and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions, reading appropriate publications and exceeding Law Society CPD requirements Ensuring full compliance with those protocols on billing and credit control and demonstrate a high level of financial management when supporting others in managing files and in relation to own files, where appropriate. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise A qualified solicitor with at least 2 years PQE experience (up to and including Senior Associates) gained in a specialist insurance firm (or in house at a financial lines insurer) Good experience in advising on insurance coverage under financial lines policies and ideally including under D&O/Management Liability policies. Excellent relationship and client handling skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues. Experience on secondment with a leading financial lines insurer would be beneficial. The ability to deliver clear, well written legal advice/reports on complex legal/coverage issues. Able to demonstrate a reasonable level of self-sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority. An ability to adopt a client focused and commercial perspective rather than an 'academic' approach to legal issues, coupled with a keen grasp of legal issues, as these arise (demonstrating a clear ability to learn quickly 'on the job'). Change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives. Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team. Willingness to work hard as part of a highly ambitious and driven team to help it continue to develop and to achieve its objectives.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Solicitor-Senior Associate - D&O/Coverage Department: Professional and Commercial Risk Employment Type: Permanent Location: Manchester Description Are you looking for a role that challenges you intellectually while offering industry-leading work quality, client engagement, business development opportunities, and genuine flexibility? An opportunity in our Professional and Commercial Risk team may be for you. Key Responsibilities You will play an active role in the continued growth and success of the professional indemnity team in collaboration with our wider practice in the South, as well as nationally. The team is ranked in Tier 1 in both the Legal 500 and Chambers directories, with a number of leading individuals named. It is the longest established professional negligence team in Bristol, acting for most of the leading insurers. Within the team, the service line specialising in advising on Directors' and Officers' (D&O) insurance is particularly active. This team act for a number of the leading D&O insurers, both in advising insurers on coverage for a wide variety of claims as well as defending claims against directors and officers/insured companies. This often involves working with specialists from other teams in fields such as employment law and white collar crime. In addition, the team provide coverage advice under a wide range of insurance policies, including Crime and Financial Institutions insurance. Specific responsibilities include but are not restricted to: Handling a stimulating and often complex D&O caseload with an emphasis on advising on insurance coverage, but with opportunities to handle a wide variety of claims against directors and officers. The opportunity to interact on a regular basis with leading insurer clients in this area. Working collaboratively with other specialists across the firm. Acting as a point of contact for clients where necessary, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience Maintaining an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans Maintaining and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions, reading appropriate publications and exceeding Law Society CPD requirements Ensuring full compliance with those protocols on billing and credit control and demonstrate a high level of financial management when supporting others in managing files and in relation to own files, where appropriate. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise A qualified solicitor with at least 2 years PQE experience (up to and including Senior Associates) gained in a specialist insurance firm (or in house at a financial lines insurer) Good experience in advising on insurance coverage under financial lines policies and ideally including under D&O/Management Liability policies. Excellent relationship and client handling skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues. Experience on secondment with a leading financial lines insurer would be beneficial. The ability to deliver clear, well written legal advice/reports on complex legal/coverage issues. Able to demonstrate a reasonable level of self-sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority. An ability to adopt a client focused and commercial perspective rather than an 'academic' approach to legal issues, coupled with a keen grasp of legal issues, as these arise (demonstrating a clear ability to learn quickly 'on the job'). Change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives. Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team. Willingness to work hard as part of a highly ambitious and driven team to help it continue to develop and to achieve its objectives.
Supervisor (Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer) - Vehicle Hire and Damage Department: CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / Complex Injury / Disease / Fraud / Motor Injury / Vehicle Hire and Damage) Employment Type: Permanent Location: Newport Description DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint a Supervisor to join our Credit Hire Team in Newport. Our Credit Hire team works with over 40 insurance companies and self insured corporates. The team deals with all aspects of defendant credit hire dispute resolution, providing an end to end solution. The team also provides pre emptive advice on these issues whilst also assisting clients formulate their own strategies. The team deals with credit hire claims from small track to multi track including fraudulent credit hire claims. Our team will also deal with liability, indemnity and associated losses including personal injury, credit repair and diminution. The team has a progressive approach and a market leading reputation for not simply tackling the claims themselves from a litigation perspective, but also for tracking and analysing behaviours and trends with a view to providing insurers with bespoke strategies and changing market behaviours. Why join our credit hire team? Given the size of the team and number of clients we work with there is a real opportunity for growth and development. Progression can either be by technical development, building client relationships and/or progression to supervisor or managerial role. We also actively encourage and support professional funding for further qualification such as Cilex or to qualify as a solicitor. Our team are very busy and work hard, but we offer genuine flexibility from when and where you work to allow you to meet your personal and work commitments. What you will do? Direct Supervision and Management of a small team of handlers who will have responsibility for volume litigated credit hire cases. Through effective supervision and support of fee earners, to be accountable & responsible for the following: Technical supervision of claims All interim and performance reviews, including probation reviews Absence management Cascading and communicating information from senior management. Motivating and engaging the team, as well as overseeing their well being Coach their team and provide support to develop their team members and proceed through the career framework Monitoring team financial performance and ensuring that targets are hit Ensuring files are run pro actively and effectively to conclusion by the relevant fee earner, with appropriate deadlines met Ensuring that fee earners carry out work effectively to meet the needs of the clients and the commercial requirements of the firm Ensuring any emerging risk or compliance issues that are raised by fee earners within a case are addressed and managed in conjunction with the Team Partner in the first instance Effective allocation of work amongst the team to meet the skills and technical knowledge of the individual whilst ensuring work is carried out profitably for the firm and client Raising and dealing with any complaint or any escalated risk or compliance issues appropriately In addition the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Act as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience. Support marketing and business development activity within the team (e.g. attending marketing events, client training, clinics and shadowing days). Handle a small caseload of mixed value pre litigated & litigated credit hire claims. Maintain an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans. Maintain and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications. You will be required to handle confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols. Who you are Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with previous supervision experience, ideally in a Credit Hire motor environment however other supervision experience will be considered. Have demonstrable experience of handling a caseload which includes; credit hire, personal injury or similar case types. A high level of personal compliance with client SLAs, protocols and KPIs Good people management skills including the ability to motivate, coach and mentor team members at all levels IT skills - Be IT literate with a good working knowledge of Excel and Word. Prioritisation & Organisation skills - A strong ability to organise their own time, identify priority tasks and know when to ask for help. Analytical skills - The ability to critically look at factual evidence, identify what is not right/out of the ordinary. Commercial sense - The ability to know the principle or law but also know when is it worth pursuing it. Interpersonal skills - The ability to get on with a team, speak to a customer on the phone and meet a client. Resilience - The ability to stand their ground in a telephone negotiation and to receive feedback. Aptitude to learn - The ability to retain knowledge and put into play new skills. Good oral and written communication skills. What's in it for you? High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - A well rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits) Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding In person and remote social events Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Supervisor (Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer) - Vehicle Hire and Damage Department: CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / Complex Injury / Disease / Fraud / Motor Injury / Vehicle Hire and Damage) Employment Type: Permanent Location: Newport Description DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint a Supervisor to join our Credit Hire Team in Newport. Our Credit Hire team works with over 40 insurance companies and self insured corporates. The team deals with all aspects of defendant credit hire dispute resolution, providing an end to end solution. The team also provides pre emptive advice on these issues whilst also assisting clients formulate their own strategies. The team deals with credit hire claims from small track to multi track including fraudulent credit hire claims. Our team will also deal with liability, indemnity and associated losses including personal injury, credit repair and diminution. The team has a progressive approach and a market leading reputation for not simply tackling the claims themselves from a litigation perspective, but also for tracking and analysing behaviours and trends with a view to providing insurers with bespoke strategies and changing market behaviours. Why join our credit hire team? Given the size of the team and number of clients we work with there is a real opportunity for growth and development. Progression can either be by technical development, building client relationships and/or progression to supervisor or managerial role. We also actively encourage and support professional funding for further qualification such as Cilex or to qualify as a solicitor. Our team are very busy and work hard, but we offer genuine flexibility from when and where you work to allow you to meet your personal and work commitments. What you will do? Direct Supervision and Management of a small team of handlers who will have responsibility for volume litigated credit hire cases. Through effective supervision and support of fee earners, to be accountable & responsible for the following: Technical supervision of claims All interim and performance reviews, including probation reviews Absence management Cascading and communicating information from senior management. Motivating and engaging the team, as well as overseeing their well being Coach their team and provide support to develop their team members and proceed through the career framework Monitoring team financial performance and ensuring that targets are hit Ensuring files are run pro actively and effectively to conclusion by the relevant fee earner, with appropriate deadlines met Ensuring that fee earners carry out work effectively to meet the needs of the clients and the commercial requirements of the firm Ensuring any emerging risk or compliance issues that are raised by fee earners within a case are addressed and managed in conjunction with the Team Partner in the first instance Effective allocation of work amongst the team to meet the skills and technical knowledge of the individual whilst ensuring work is carried out profitably for the firm and client Raising and dealing with any complaint or any escalated risk or compliance issues appropriately In addition the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Act as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience. Support marketing and business development activity within the team (e.g. attending marketing events, client training, clinics and shadowing days). Handle a small caseload of mixed value pre litigated & litigated credit hire claims. Maintain an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans. Maintain and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications. You will be required to handle confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols. Who you are Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with previous supervision experience, ideally in a Credit Hire motor environment however other supervision experience will be considered. Have demonstrable experience of handling a caseload which includes; credit hire, personal injury or similar case types. A high level of personal compliance with client SLAs, protocols and KPIs Good people management skills including the ability to motivate, coach and mentor team members at all levels IT skills - Be IT literate with a good working knowledge of Excel and Word. Prioritisation & Organisation skills - A strong ability to organise their own time, identify priority tasks and know when to ask for help. Analytical skills - The ability to critically look at factual evidence, identify what is not right/out of the ordinary. Commercial sense - The ability to know the principle or law but also know when is it worth pursuing it. Interpersonal skills - The ability to get on with a team, speak to a customer on the phone and meet a client. Resilience - The ability to stand their ground in a telephone negotiation and to receive feedback. Aptitude to learn - The ability to retain knowledge and put into play new skills. Good oral and written communication skills. What's in it for you? High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - A well rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits) Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding In person and remote social events Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
