Solicitor – Insurance & Reinsurance – Bristol – 4+ Years PQE

Overview

As an Insurance & Reinsurance Solicitor in Bristol, you will manage a varied caseload of high-value insurance disputes for major insurers and brokers. You will work within a busy, expanding team focused on complex coverage, PI and cyber-related matters, with exposure to emerging areas. You’ll develop market relationships with insurer clients and contribute to a collaborative, forward-thinking culture. This role offers a chance to shape outcomes for clients while growing your practice in a reputable national firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Generous bonus scheme
• 25+ days holiday (rising with service)
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of insurance disputes including defendant PI, FI/ D&O, and complex policy coverage disputes
• Handle cyber breach response and coverage work
• Gain exposure to emerging areas such as W&I, FinTech and Tech E&O
• Work closely with key insurer clients and develop market relationships
• Contribute to a collaborative, commercial and forward-thinking team culture

Key requirements

• 4+ years PQE in insurance litigation, coverage or professional indemnity
• Experience 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
• Proactive, organised and commercially minded approach

• strong communication
• good judgement
• project management
• strong drafting skills
• ability to deliver clear, commercial advice
• insurance litigation/coverage/PI experience

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