Junior Associate – National Professional Indemnity – Bristol – 1+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol (Hybrid)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £50,000 to £65,000 (depending on experience)

A highly respected national law firm is seeking a Junior Associate (1+ PQE) to join its National Professional Indemnity (NPI) team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a market leading insurance and professional risks practice, handling complex, high value matters for major insurers, financial institutions, and a wide range of professional clients.

The Role
You’ll manage a varied and challenging caseload involving professional liability and coverage matters, including:

• Defending civil claims against professionals such as solicitors, accountants, IFAs, brokers, surveyors, architects, and other regulated practitioners
• Handling complex, multi party disputes at both pre action and litigated stages
• Advising on policy coverage issues, including key trigger points and indemnity considerations
• Supporting on regulatory and disciplinary investigations
• Running your own files while contributing to larger strategic matters under partner guidance
• Building strong relationships with insurer clients and supporting business development
• Contributing to team initiatives, practice management, and knowledge sharing

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• Minimum 1 year PQE (PQE is a guide; all strong candidates considered)
• Experience in professional indemnity, financial lines, or insurance coverage disputes
• Strong understanding of FCA regulated environments and FOS procedures
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and strategic case handling skills
• Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload independently
• Intellectual versatility across coverage and liability issues
• A developing network within the insurance market (advantageous)
• Strong teamwork, communication, and client facing skills
• Completion of a Training Contract (or equivalent) and required legal qualifications

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Exposure to complex, high profile professional indemnity and coverage work
• A collaborative, supportive, and high performing team environment
• Clear career progression pathways and structured development support
• Hybrid working arrangements
• A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, pro bono work, and environmental responsibility

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.