Associate Director, Professional Indemnity
12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Can be based in either London or Manchester
We are working with a leading international law firm looking to appoint an Associate Director, Professional Indemnity on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
Sitting within the Office of General Counsel, this is a senior and highly visible position responsible for managing contentious professional indemnity and wider professional risk matters across the UK and EMEA. You’ll advise senior management, Partners and fee earners while helping the firm identify claims trends and strengthen its approach to risk mitigation.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Managing complex professional indemnity claims, potential claims and related litigation
- Advising senior stakeholders on contentious professional risk and reputational issues
- Overseeing notifications and liaising with insurers, brokers and external legal counsel
- Supporting the placement and renewal of the firm’s global professional risk insurance programme
- Acting as Complaints Counsel across the UK and EMEA
- Identifying claims and complaints trends and translating these into practical risk-management initiatives
- Developing policies, guidance, processes and training to strengthen professional risk standards
- Contributing to reports for the Board, Audit and Risk Committee and other senior stakeholders
- Supervising junior lawyers and trainees supporting claims, complaints and wider professional risk work
The successful candidate will bring:
- Significant experience, managing contentious risk issues within an international law firm
- Experience providing legal and strategic advice to senior lawyers and business leaders
- Strong technical knowledge of professional indemnity, claims management and relevant regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of the SRA Code of Conduct and SRA Indemnity Insurance Rules
- The ability to manage sensitive and complex issues with discretion, pragmatism and sound commercial judgement
- Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills
- Experience leading cross-functional projects or contributing to strategic and cultural change
- Previous insurance experience would be advantageous
This is a great opportunity for an experienced professional indemnity lawyer, claims counsel or professional risk specialist to take on a broad and senior role within an international law firm.
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