Senior Professional Indemnity Law Specialist

4 days ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Markel Law LLP Full time
Job Overview

Markel Law LLP is seeking an experienced Senior Professional Indemnity Law Specialist to join our team in Manchester. This role offers a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in professional indemnity law to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities
  • Spearhead the leadership and management of the professional indemnity team, driving growth and development.
  • Develop and maintain internal relationships, corporate client, and business partner connections to expand the professional indemnity team and wider business.
  • Contribute to strategic direction at senior levels and provide high-quality legal advice on contentious and non-contentious matters.
  • Mentor and supervise lawyers within the team, ensuring their development and success.
  • Assume overall responsibility for general management, including governance, compliance, supplier, and contract management.
  • Manage budget, financial, and profitability control, delivering personal billing and financial KPIs.
  • Support Markel Law's advice line and hub services management in relation to professional indemnity matters.
Requirements
  • Proven expertise and experience in professional indemnity law management.
  • Prior knowledge of construction disputes is advantageous.
  • Demonstrate technical excellence and deliver high-quality, commercially focused advice.
  • Excellent client management and practice development skills.
  • Able to develop new business opportunities for exceptional growth.
  • Familiarity with legal/insurance relationships and their interaction, particularly in liability insurance contexts.
  • First-class client care and communication skills.
  • High attention to detail and accurate case management skills.
  • Exceptional written communication skills.
Benefits
  • A competitive salary plus annual bonus.
  • A strong benefits package, including 25 days paid holiday, Bank Holidays, and options to buy/sell extra leave.
  • An excellent company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance, income protection, season ticket loan, and more.
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
About Us

Markel Corporation is a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices worldwide. We're a holding company for various operations across insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment sectors.



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