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Professional Indemnity Solicitor – Bristol

Professional Indemnity Solicitor in Bristol. Apply in confidence through Austen Lloyd’s specialist legal recruitment team.

Competitive

Compensation

Bristol

Location

Permanent

Term

Listed

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The Role

  • Manage a diverse caseload of complex insurance and coverage disputes.

  • Handle defendant Professional Indemnity disputes and Financial Institutions matters.

  • Work on complex policy coverage disputes for insurers and reinsurers.

  • Engage in cyber breach response and coverage work.

  • Explore emerging areas such as Warranty & Indemnity, FinTech, and Tech E&O.

  • Deal with high-value, technically complex insurance claims with international elements.

  • Opportunity to specialise or maintain a broad insurance practice.

  • Develop client relationships and engage in business development.

About You

  • 4+ years' PQE in insurance, ideally from a City, major regional, or leading international firm.

  • Experience advising on significant insurance matters.

  • Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

  • Ability to provide clear, practical, and commercially focused advice.

  • Excellent judgement, attention to detail, and organisational abilities.

  • Interest in developing client relationships within the insurance market.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary with annual reviews.

  • Flexible and hybrid working options.

  • Generous bonus scheme.

  • Up to 25 days' holiday, increasing with service, plus a holiday exchange scheme.

  • Private medical insurance and enhanced parental leave.

  • Career development opportunities and exposure to high-value, complex work.

  • Collaborative and supportive team environment.

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Role Summary

Location

Bristol

Salary

Competitive

Type

Permanent

Market Spotlight — Bristol

Bristol continues to see a surge in Top 50 presence, driven by a desire for quality of life and reduced overheads. Salaries remain highly competitive against London ranges.

Demand

High for experienced specialists

Discretion

100% Confidential

Why Austen Lloyd?

  • Completely confidential process
  • Direct relationships with firm partners
  • Specialist legal expertise since 2009
  • No obligation consultation

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