Description
We are seeking a Senior Associate (5+ years PQE) to join our Professional Indemnity team in Birmingham City Centre.
The team advises on claims involving professionals such as solicitors, accountants, surveyors, property professionals, and construction professionals, as well as handling professional indemnity policy coverage advice and disputes.
As a Senior Associate, you will work closely with the existing team members and be accountable for:
- Handling the day-to-day running of claims, including reviewing documents, preparing reports, liaising with insureds and insurers, dealing with disclosure, reviewing evidence, conducting investigations, instructing counsel/experts, research, drafting, attending conferences and trials/disciplinary hearings with counsel, dealing with routine correspondence, court appointments, and ensuring compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct and relevant Service Standards
- Assisting with the development and supervision of junior team members
- Taking part in seminars/training for insurer clients
- Working with the wider team on business development initiatives
The successful candidate will have:
- Qualified solicitor or CILEX lawyer
- Previous defendant insurance, professional indemnity experience
- The ability to manage and develop others
Benefits of working at Keoghs as part of The Davies Group include:
- Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office
- Entry into the Davies Incentive Plan
- Private medical insurance
- Permanent health insurance
- Critical illness cover
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Holidays: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy and sell 3 days), increasing to 26 days after 5 years' service and 27 days after 10 years' service
- Death In Service – after 1 year
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Gym Flex