Senior Associate - Professional Risks

About the role

Markel Law is expanding its Professional Risks team in Manchester and is looking for an accomplished Senior Associate. You will join a Legal 500 Tier 2 team working closely with Markel UK and Markel International, handling professional indemnity, liability and coverage matters. The role offers autonomy, visibility in a ranked team and exposure to London Market instructions, with hybrid working.

Key responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload of insured and uninsured contentious and non-contentious matters
• Advise on professional indemnity, public liability, property damage, D&O and cyber risks
• Work on complex coverage issues and disputes, mainly from a defendant's perspective
• Act as day-to-day case lead, setting strategy, reserves and delivery plans
• Supervise and support junior lawyers and administrators
• Contribute to business development, internal referrals and relationship building

Required profile

• Experienced insurance or professional risks lawyer, ideally with defendant-side experience handling professional indemnity and liability claims
• Exposure to policy coverage advice and disputes
• A background in insurance-focused or defendant litigation teams (London Market experience is advantageous but not essential)
• Ability to manage a wide range of caseload values and complexities, with strong communication and client focus

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus annual bonus
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (buy/sell options)
• Pension, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, income protection and travel insurance
• Career progression and professional development