Professioinal Negligence Senior Associate

Job Description Your new company Our client is a leading and highly regarded legal services organisation that are continuing growth within their Complex Litigation function, which has created an opportunity for a Professional Negligence Senior Associate to join its Bristol office. n Renowned for delivering high-quality, customer-focused legal solutions, the business has strong insurer relationships and a consistent flow of complex work. It promotes a collaborative, inclusive culture where leadership, autonomy, and continuous development are actively encouraged. With a modern approach to hybrid working and a clear commitment to employee wellbeing, this is an excellent environment for experienced lawyers ready to step into a senior leadership role. Your new role Joining the Professional Negligence team you will play a key leadership role combining technical legal expertise with operational oversight. n You will be responsible for supervising and mentoring team members, promoting best practice and ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal advice, while also managing a targeted caseload of complex, multi-track professional negligence disputes. Matters may include claims involving professional advisers and misrepresentation, often funded through legal expenses insurance. n Key responsibilities include: n n Leading, mentoring and developing junior lawyers, embedding high standards of technical excellence and client care n Supervising case handling to ensure accuracy, efficiency and commercial outcomes n Managing a small caseload of complex professional negligence and misrepresentation claims n Conducting early case assessment and shaping dispute strategy n Ensuring compliance with legal expenses insurance policy requirements and regulatory standards n Driving performance against SLAs, KPIs and financial targets n Supporting departmental strategy, change initiatives and continuous improvement n Using management information to monitor performance and identify opportunities for optimisation n Promoting a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing and excellence in customer outcomes n n This is a hybrid role, with a requirement to attend the Bristol office for part of the working week. What you’ll need to succeed n You will have: n n Qualified as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) (or equivalent) n Strong experience handling professional negligence disputes, ideally within a supervised or senior capacity n Proven experience of technical supervision, mentoring or team leadership n Experience working in an SRA-regulated environment n Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage complex litigation strategically n Excellent communication, stakeholder management and client care skills n The ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure managing multiple demands n Strong analytical skills, including identifying legal and operational risks n A proactive approach, with the confidence to lead, influence and drive performance n This role will suit a senior litigator or existing Senior Associate looking to combine high-level legal work with meaningful leadership responsibility. n n What you’ll get in return n In return, you will receive: n n A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package n Hybrid and flexible working arrangements n High-quality, consistent complex litigation work from established insurer clients n A clear leadership role with genuine influence on team and departmental performance n A supportive, high-performing and inclusive culture n Ongoing professional development and clear progression opportunities n n What you need to do now n If you are a Professional Negligence Lawyer seeking a senior leadership opportunity in Bristol, we would be delighted to hear from you. n Apply now or contact Sheldon Carlisle at Hays Legal for a confidential discussion about this opportunity. n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays…