Solicitor - Insurance & Reinsurance - Bristol - 4+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid working available)
Salary: £70,000-£95,000 (depending on experience)
A leading national law firm is seeking an Insurance Associate (4+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Insurance & Reinsurance team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a busy, expanding group handling complex, high value matters for major insurers, reinsurers and brokers across the UK and internationally.
The Role
You'll be responsible for managing a varied and sophisticated caseload of insurance disputes, including:
- Defendant professional indemnity matters (solicitors, brokers, FI professionals)
- FI/D&O claims Complex policy coverage disputes for insurers and reinsurers
- Cyber breach response and coverage work
- Exposure to emerging areas such as W&I, FinTech and Tech E&O
- Working closely with key insurer clients and developing your own market relationships
- Contributing to a collaborative, commercial and forward thinking team culture
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:
- 4+ years PQE in insurance litigation, coverage or professional indemnity
- Experience gained at a City, major regional or international firm
- Strong drafting skills and the ability to deliver clear, commercial advice
- Confidence handling insurer clients and complex matters independently
- Excellent communication, judgement and project management skills
- A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Competitive salary with annual review
- Flexible, hybrid working policy
- Generous bonus scheme
- 25+ days holiday (rising with service)
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced parental leave
- A supportive, inclusive and future focused working environment
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
