Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment
Solicitor – Insurance & Reinsurance – Bristol – 4+ Years PQE
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Solicitor – Insurance & Reinsurance – Bristol – 4+ Years PQE
Location
Bristol
Type of Role
Permanent, Full-time (hybrid working available)
Salary
£70,000–£95,000 (depending on experience)
A leading national law firm is seeking an Insurance Associate (4+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Insurance & Reinsurance team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a busy, expanding group handling complex, high‑value matters for major insurers, reinsurers and brokers across the UK and internationally.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a varied and sophisticated caseload of insurance disputes, including:
- Defendant professional indemnity matters (solicitors, brokers, FI professionals)
- FI/D&O claims
- Complex policy coverage disputes for insurers and reinsurers
- Cyber breach response and coverage work
- Exposure to emerging areas such as W&I, FinTech and Tech E&O
- Working closely with key insurer clients and developing your own market relationships
- Contributing to a collaborative, commercial and forward‑thinking team culture
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Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:
- 4+ years PQE in insurance litigation, coverage or professional indemnity
- Experience gained at a City, major regional or international firm
- Strong drafting skills and the ability to deliver clear, commercial advice
- Confidence handling insurer clients and complex matters independently
- Excellent communication, judgement and project management skills
- A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach
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Benefits
The firm offers:
- Competitive salary with annual review
- Flexible, hybrid working policy
- Generous bonus scheme
- 25+ days holiday (rising with service)
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced parental leave
- A supportive, inclusive and future‑focused working environment
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
- Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
- Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
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