PI Solicitor: Defend High-Value Claims | Hybrid

William James Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical and dental insurance

Pension & life assurance

Career progression support

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

A leading national law firm in the UK is seeking a Professional Indemnity Solicitor with over 5 years’ PQE to join its acclaimed Professional Liability team. This role offers an attractive salary of up to £85,000, hybrid working options, and excellent benefits including private medical insurance and career development support. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload and defend claims for a diverse clientele.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of matters, from strategic instructions to multi-million-pound disputes.
• Defend claims against professionals, including accountants and construction consultants.
• Support subrogated recovery actions and contribute to team initiatives.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE

Background in professional indemnity

Strong understanding of policy coverage

Proven ability to manage own caseload

Skilled in drafting and negotiation

Experience mentoring junior team members

Commercially aware and proactive

Job description

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Placing the best legal talent in law firms in Defendant Injury & Insurance

Professional Indemnity Solicitor (5+ PQE) – Regional Office Location – Up to £85,000 + Excellent Benefits

A leading, award-winning national law firm is seeking an experienced Solicitor or Associate to join its renowned Professional Liability team, based out of any of its regional offices.

Recognised in the Legal 500 for excellence across civil, commercial, and insurance litigation, the team acts for an impressive portfolio of clients including major insurers, corporates, professional service providers, and not-for-profit organisations.

You’ll handle a broad range of matters, from strategically significant instructions to multi-million-pound disputes. Typical work includes defending claims against professionals such as construction consultants, accountants, technology providers, care operators, and social welfare organisations. There will also be opportunities to support on subrogated recovery actions and contribute to wider team initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE
• Background in professional indemnity (defendant experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of policy coverage and indemnity issues
• Proven ability to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision
• Skilled in drafting, negotiation, and client communication
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to client relationships and business development

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £85,000 (DOE)
• Hybrid working across regional office and home
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase extra days
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Pension & life assurance
• Clear career progression and professional development support
• A collaborative, down-to-earth team culture

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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