Senior Associate

2 months ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom RPC Full time

About the Role

RPC is seeking a senior associate to join its Professional & Financial Risks team in Bristol. The team is part of the firm's insurance group and has a well-established client base, acting for the vast majority of Professional Indemnity Insurers in the market and their insureds.

The Team

The Professional & Financial Risks team handles a wide variety of claims against various professionals, including solicitors, insurance brokers, accountants, and financial advisers. The role largely involves defending liability claims both pre and post-litigation, but the team also provides advice and representation on associated matters such as regulatory issues, risk management, and Ombudsman complaints.

The Role

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a number of partners and lawyers within a vibrant and growing team. The work will be varied, interesting, and challenging, and you will be given autonomy. There will be the opportunity to work on matters involving a range of professions with values ranging from tens of thousands of pounds to multi-millions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Management of a caseload of Professional Indemnity claims, including coverage issues.
  • Delivering high-quality and timely output to clients, ensuring high levels of client service and alignment with agreed working practices and client service level agreements.
  • Contributing to the development and improvement of the team's service, support, processes, and procedures.
  • Demonstrating the values and behaviors that the team is known for and keeping it client-focused.
  • Working to develop an environment of constant improvement: enthusiastically sharing with and helping others; and taking responsibility for aspects of team development, such as intranet pages, training, and induction, process improvements, etc.
  • Capturing and collating required Management Information in accordance with agreed practice for clients.

Requirements

  • Circa 5+ years of PQE or equivalent relevant expertise.
  • Expertise in professional indemnity litigation. Experience of insurance is desirable but not essential.
  • Able to deliver legal and commercial solutions, working collaboratively with clients and colleagues to provide an outstanding client experience.
  • Takes responsibility for managing and developing strong relationships with clients based on an understanding of their business objectives.
  • Committed to business development to further grow the practice. Identifies and shapes commercial opportunities encouraging others to participate.
  • Works efficiently and commercially and understands the importance of financial hygiene, sharing that understanding with the team.
  • A collaborative leader within a team who coaches and develops junior team members to achieve their full potential.
  • A good knowledge of legal procedures.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Excellent communications skills (both orally and in writing).
  • Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and adapt plans accordingly.
  • Be able to demonstrate good initiative and problem-solving skills, but be conscious of when to consult others.
  • Have the ability to multi-task and able to manage upwards.
  • Attention to detail, good organizational skills, and flexibility.
  • Be a good team-worker but also strongly self-motivated.
  • Be enthusiastic.
  • Remain calm under pressure.
  • Committed to being part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative firm culture.
  • Proactive nature and delivers results.
  • High level of confidentiality and integrity.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.

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