Company: Mills & Reeve
Location: Leeds
Posted: April 30th, 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate / Senior Associate to join our Legal 500: Tier 1 defendant professional indemnity team in Leeds or Manchester.
We're looking for an experienced lawyer to join our defendant professional indemnity team in Leeds. This is an exciting chance to work on high-quality, complex matters for leading insurers and professionals nationwide.
The role focuses on professional indemnity work, acting for lawyers, construction specialists, accountants, and insurance brokers. You'll collaborate closely with Partners Neil Howes and Liam Burnett as part of our national Insurance Disputes team, headed by Niall Innes, and supported by a dedicated professional support lawyer.
We're looking for someone with a strong background in professional indemnity and/or commercial litigation, gained in private practice at a large regional or City firm, or in-house with a major insurer or MGA. Experience of the professional indemnity insurance market is desirable but not essential.
We will welcome applications from candidates based out of Manchester or Leeds. Where the candidate is based from Manchester, there will be a requirement to attend the Leeds office at least one day per week.
You'll have proven experience managing complex, high-value professional indemnity claims, and strong client relationship skills. You'll bring exceptional communication and commercial awareness, alongside lateral thinking and problem‑solving ability.
The role requires excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to influence and collaborate within a team, and enthusiasm for mentoring and supervising others. Strong time and matter management, adaptability, and a proactive, self‑starting approach are essential.
We welcome applications from individuals 3+ PQE.
We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.
If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre‑employment screening, including a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three‑year employment history and a self‑declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details are available upon request.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment and welcome flexible working arrangements. If you feel you need any workplace adjustments, we will do our best to support you.
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