Solicitor/Associate - Professional
| Posting date: | 28 November 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 December 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, Bristol, bs1 6fx |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4751181_1764341583 |
Summary
Your New Firm
Our Top 50 client is a market leader in the Insurance Litigation sector. You will join the Bristol office of this highly regarded firm, known for its expertise in defending professional indemnity claims. The Professional Indemnity Team is a key part of the firm's wider insurance offering and is ranked highly in the legal directories.
Your New Role
As a Solicitor or Associate, you will enjoy early responsibility and autonomy in managing a varied caseload. You will act for major global insurers and insureds, defending claims against a wide range of professional advisors including solicitors, construction professionals, brokers and IFAs.You will work closely with leading insurers, reporting on complex and challenging areas of law. This role also offers opportunities to contribute to business development and strengthen client relationships as your career progresses.
What You'll Need to Succeed
You will ideally have 2-4 years PQE with strong experience in defendant professional indemnity work and be able to communicate confidently with both insurers and insureds. You should have familiarity with court proceedings and demonstrate an understanding of compliance with Service Level Agreements. Wider commercial litigation experience will also be considered if you have a genuine interest in insurance litigation.
What You'll Get in Return
You will join a top-ranked Professional Risks Team handling City-quality work in the South West. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, along with a clear pathway to progress your career in a rapidly growing team with an excellent reputation in the professional indemnity market.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role or would like more information, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're exploring new opportunities, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation about your career.
We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
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