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

Overview

In this role you will manage a varied caseload in insurance disputes for major insurers and reinsurers, tackling complex coverage, PI, and FI/D&O matters. You will work closely with insurer clients and help expand market relationships within a collaborative, commercially minded team. The role offers exposure to cyber breach response and emerging areas like FinTech and Tech E&O, contributing to a forward-thinking practice at a leading national firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible hybrid working
• Generous bonus scheme
• 25+ days holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied, high-value caseload of insurance disputes
• Handle defendant professional indemnity, FI/D&O, and complex policy coverage matters
• Lead cyber breach response and coverage work for insurers/reinsurers
• Engage with key insurer clients and develop market relationships
• Collaborate with a commercial, forward-thinking team to drive outcomes
• Provide clear, commercial drafting and advice
• Contribute to team culture and knowledge sharing

Key requirements

• 4+ years PQE in insurance litigation, coverage or professional indemnity
• Experience at a City, major regional or international firm
• Strong drafting skills with 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

• clear communication
• judgement
• project management
• drafting
• insurance litigation
• policy coverage

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