Special Counsel, Professional Indemnity
Core
Senior insurance litigation lawyer managing complex professional indemnity and public liability claims for major insurers and insured professionals.
Role type
Senior IC insurance litigation lawyer (Special Counsel)
Builds
Legal advice, pleadings, evidence, and court documentation for insurance disputes
Domain
Insurance law, professional indemnity, public liability
Required skills
Insurance litigation, professional indemnity expertise, complex claims management, technical drafting, negotiation, mediation, settlement, litigation, liability assessment, quantum assessment, coverage analysis, claims strategy, client relationship management, team supervision, mentoring
Preferred skills
Commercial approach, pragmatic dispute resolution, collaboration
Technologies
Legal research databases, court filing systems, case management software
Responsibilities
Act for insurers and insured professionals in complex professional indemnity claims; advise clients across construction, infrastructure, property, real estate, technology, and professional services; manage matters from initial instruction through to resolution; prepare pleadings, evidence, submissions, and court documentation; supervise and mentor junior lawyers; build and maintain relationships with key insurer clients
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities