Legal Director - National PI, Manchester

Location: Manchester

Department: Insurance – Professional Indemnity

Clyde & Co is seeking an experienced Legal Director to join its National Professional Indemnity team, one of the largest and most respected PI practices in the UK market. This senior role requires a technically excellent lawyer with strong client‑facing skills, capable of managing complex, high‑value claims and contributing to the strategic development of the national practice.

• Advising insurers and insureds on complex professional indemnity claims, including coverage, defense strategy, policy interpretation and reserving issues.
• Handling high‑value and sensitive matters across a broad range of professions (construction, law, accounting, surveying, architecture, engineering and consulting).
• Managing claims from inception through to resolution, including litigation, mediation and settlement.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to key insurer and broker clients, developing strong, long‑term relationships.
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers within the team, ensuring consistent quality and technical excellence.
• Supporting partners with business development, including client pitches, panel tenders, thought leadership and client training.
• Contributing to the strategic growth and profile of the National PI practice, including innovation, process improvement and knowledge‑sharing initiatives.

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or equivalent common law jurisdiction.
• Significant post‑qualification experience in professional indemnity insurance, ideally within a leading insurance, commercial or disputes practice.
• Strong technical expertise in PI policy wordings, coverage issues and claims handling.
• Proven ability to manage complex, high‑value matters with a high degree of autonomy.
• Excellent client‑handling skills with a commercial and solutions‑focused approach.
• Experience mentoring junior lawyers and contributing positively to team culture.
• Interest in business development and practice growth.

Clyde & Co has 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people across nearly 70 offices worldwide. The firm is committed to diversity, inclusion and responsible business practices.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.