Jr Associate - National Professional Indemnity-Bristol-1+ PQE

Junior Associate - National Professional Indemnity - Bristol - 1+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol (Hybrid)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £50,000 to £65,000 (depending on experience)

A highly respected national law firm is seeking a Junior Associate (1+ PQE) to join its National Professional Indemnity (NPI) team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a market leading insurance and professional risks practice, handling complex, high value matters for major insurers, financial institutions, and a wide range of professional clients.

The Role
You'll manage a varied and challenging caseload involving professional liability and coverage matters, including:

• Defending civil claims against professionals such as solicitors, accountants, IFAs, brokers, surveyors, architects, and other regulated practitioners
• Handling complex, multi party disputes at both pre action and litigated stages
• Advising on policy coverage issues, including key trigger points and indemnity considerations
• Supporting on regulatory and disciplinary investigations
• Running your own files while contributing to larger strategic matters under partner guidance
• Building strong relationships with insurer clients and supporting business development
• Contributing to team initiatives, practice management, and knowledge sharing

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• Minimum 1 year PQE (PQE is a guide; all strong candidates considered)
• Experience in professional indemnity, financial lines, or insurance coverage disputes
• Strong understanding of FCA regulated environments and FOS procedures
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and strategic case handling skills
• Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload independently
• Intellectual versatility across coverage and liability issues
• A developing network within the insurance market (advantageous)
• Strong teamwork, communication, and client facing skills
• Completion of a Training Contract (or equivalent) and required legal qualifications

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Exposure to complex, high profile professional indemnity and coverage work
• A collaborative, supportive, and high performing team environment
• Clear career progression pathways and structured development support
• Hybrid working arrangements
• A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, pro bono work, and environmental responsibility

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.*