Defence Litigation Solicitor

Artemis Human Capital; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Insurance Solicitor to join a top-tier litigation team in Belfast. The role involves managing complex defendant litigation matters and advising a high-profile client base. Applicants should have 2-5 years PQE with strong drafting and negotiation skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for career progression in a supportive work environment focused on wellbeing and flexibility.

Benefits

Career progression support

Flexible working culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2–5 years PQE, flexible depending on experience.
• Background in defendant litigation, personal injury or clinical negligence preferred.
• Interest in developing expertise in complex litigation.

Responsibilities

• Managing defendant litigation matters including EL/PL and clinical negligence.
• Advising high-profile clients, including insurers and healthcare providers.
• Participating in client meetings and case strategy.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Case management skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (NI or England & Wales)

Job description

Insurance Solicitor – Belfast

I’m currently partnering with one of Northern Ireland’s most respected commercial law firms, which is seeking to expand its Defence Litigation team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified solicitor with strong experience in defendant personal injury or clinical negligence work to join a market-leading team handling high-quality, complex cases on behalf of major insurers, healthcare organisations, and self-insured clients.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing a varied caseload of defendant litigation matters, including EL/PL and clinical negligence.
• Advising a high-profile client base, including leading insurers and healthcare providers.
• Working alongside top-ranked partners and associates in a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Participating in client meetings, case strategy, and business development initiatives.

Criteria:

• Qualified Solicitor (NI or England & Wales) with around 2–5 years PQE (flexible depending on experience).
• Solid background in defendant litigation (personal injury or clinical negligence preferred).
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and case management skills.
• A genuine interest in developing expertise in complex litigation work.

Why consider this role?

• Join a top-tier litigation team with access to some of the most complex and high-value defence work in NI.
• Excellent support for career progression and specialist development.
• A professional yet down-to-earth working culture with a strong focus on wellbeing and flexibility.

If you’d like to learn more about this opportunity (or similar roles in the market), feel free to reach out to Ciara O’Connor for a confidential conversation.