Insurance Disputes Senior Associate / Principal Associate 5+/8+ PQE London 

 
Title: Insurance Disputes Senior Associate / Principal Associate 
Seniority: 5+/8+ PQE 
Location: London 
Reference: AL1089 
Role posted: September 2026 
 
The Client 
 
Our client is a large commercial practice known for its work across all premium insurance lines, including professional indemnity. The team have a strong client list, including insurance and corporate clients, and have achieved significant growth in recent years. 
 
The Role 
 
The Insurance Disputes team has an exciting opportunity for a talented and ambitious lawyer to join the growing Financial Lines team in London. 
 
This role sits within one of the UK's largest specialist professional indemnity practices. The team acts for many of the UK's leading insurers, MGAs and Lloyd's syndicates and are regularly instructed on complex, high-value and commercially sensitive claims, coverage disputes and regulatory matters involving a broad range of professions. 
 
The role is predominantly focused on defending professional indemnity claims on behalf of insurers and their insureds. While the work spans the full spectrum of professions, there is a particular emphasis on claims involving solicitors, accountants and other financial professionals. Experience of claims involving technology professionals would also be advantageous. 
 
You will advise insurers and insured professionals on a wide range of matters, including: 
 
Professional negligence claims and associated commercial disputes 
Coverage and policy interpretation issues 
Multi-party and high-value litigation 
Regulatory and disciplinary matters affecting professionals 
Risk management and claims mitigation 
 
This is a genuinely senior role offering significant responsibility and direct client exposure. You will manage your own caseload, work closely with insurer and insured clients, supervise junior lawyers and play an active role in developing client relationships and growing the practice 
 
 
Key responsibilities: 
 
5+ years PQE for Senior Associate 
8+ years PQE for Principal Associate 
Significant experience acting for insurers and / or insured professionals in professional indemnity matters 
Strong technical expertise in defending professional negligence claims 
Experience managing complex, high-value and commercially sensitive disputes 
Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills 
Strong commercial judgement and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving 
The ability to manage matters independently whilst working effectively as part of a wider team 
Experience supervising and developing junior lawyers 
Strong client relationship and client management skills 
Effective time and matter management 
A proactive approach and enthusiasm for business development 
A genuine interest in helping to grow client relationships and the wider practice 
 
If you are considering your options, or are interested in having a confidential chat before making an application, please do get in touch for more details. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For further details and to discuss on a confidential basis, please contact Laila or Adam on the following: 
 
Laila: 
07974 820298 
Laila@Austonlegal.com 
 
Adam: 
07968 007 197 
Adam@Austonlegal.com 
 
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