Legal Director Professional Indemnity (National Team)
Manchester
Insurance Professional Indemnity
Clyde & Co is seeking an experienced Legal Director to join its National Professional Indemnity team one of the largest and most respected PI practices in the UK market. This is a senior role for a technically excellent lawyer with strong client-facing skills capable of managing complex high-value claims and contributing to the strategic development of the national practice.
The role offers exposure to premium insurer clients sophisticated coverage and defence work and the opportunity to work collaboratively across Clyde & Cos UK and international insurance platform.
Advising insurers and insureds on complex professional indemnity claims including coverage defence strategy policy interpretation and reserving issues
Handling high-value and sensitive matters across a broad range of professions which may include construction professionals lawyers accountants surveyors architects engineers and consultants
Managing claims from inception through to resolution including litigation mediation and settlement
Acting as a trusted adviser to key insurer and broker clients developing strong long-term relationships
Supervising mentoring and developing junior lawyers within the team ensuring consistent quality and technical excellence
Supporting partners with business development including client pitches panel tenders thought leadership and client training
Contributing to the strategic growth and profile of the National PI practice including innovation process improvement and knowledge-sharing initiatives
Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent common law jurisdiction)
Significant post-qualification experience in professional indemnity insurance ideally gained within a leading insurance commercial or disputes practice
Strong technical expertise in PI policy wordings coverage issues and claims handling
Proven ability to manage complex high-value matters with a high degree of autonomy
Excellent client-handling skills with a commercial and solutions-focused approach
Experience mentoring junior lawyers and contributing positively to team culture
Interest in business development and practice growth
The Firm
When you work at Clyde & Co you join a team of 500 partners 2400 lawyers 3200 legal professionals and 5500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery for both our clients and our firm. We work as one excel with clients celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work volunteering and charitable partnerships and minimising the impact it has on the environment including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.
Our Commitment
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.
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