Solicitor - Insurance & Reinsurance - Bristol - 4+ Years PQE

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

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

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: [email protected]

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.