Professional Indemnity Senior Associate

William James Recruitment; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Cycle to Work

Health cash plan

Season ticket loan

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Professional Indemnity Associate or Senior Associate to join a leading national law firm in Liverpool. You will handle high-value professional liability claims for insurer clients, including multi-party construction disputes.

You will advise on liability, quantum, and litigation strategy throughout the claims process, draft pleadings and reports, and mentor junior colleagues while contributing to business development and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience appropriate to Associate or Senior Associate level.
• Experience handling professional liability or construction-related litigation claims.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction disputes and professional negligence matters.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or developing junior colleagues.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with a proactive approach to business development.

Responsibilities

• Leading on complex, high-value and multi-party construction professional indemnity claims.
• Managing claims on behalf of insurer clients involving a broad range of construction professionals.
• Advising on liability, quantum, evidence and litigation strategy throughout the claims process.
• Handling matters from the pre-action stage through to resolution, including ADR, litigation and arbitration.
• Drafting pleadings, detailed reports and other legal documentation, as well as instructing Counsel and experts where required.
• Supervising, mentoring and training junior team members handling lower-value claims.
• Supporting the development of new and existing client relationships through business development initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

The Role

Professional Indemnity Associate / Senior Associate - Liverpool - up to £95,000

A leading national law firm is seeking an ambitious Professional Indemnity Associate & Senior Associate to join its specialist Professional Indemnity team in Liverpool. This is an excellent opportunity to handle complex, high-value professional liability claims on behalf of insurer clients, including multi-party construction disputes involving a wide range of construction professionals.

As a Professional Indemnity Associate or Senior Associate, you will work on technically challenging construction claims, with a particular focus on high-value, multi-party disputes. The team acts for a broad range of construction professionals, including architects, consulting engineers, building surveyors, quantity surveyors, project managers and design and build contractors. The role will also involve supervising and training junior team members on lower-value claims, alongside contributing to business development initiatives and strengthening relationships with new and existing clients.

The Role

• Leading on complex, high-value and multi-party construction professional indemnity claims
• Managing claims on behalf of insurer clients involving a broad range of construction professionals
• Advising on liability, quantum, evidence and litigation strategy throughout the claims process
• Handling matters from the pre-action stage through to resolution, including ADR, litigation and arbitration
• Drafting pleadings, detailed reports and other legal documentation, as well as instructing Counsel and experts where required
• Supervising, mentoring and training junior team members handling lower-value claims
• Supporting the development of new and existing client relationships through business development initiatives
• Working closely with Partners and colleagues to deliver commercially focused outcomes and excellent client service

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with experience appropriate to Associate or Senior Associate level
• Proven experience handling professional liability, professional indemnity or construction-related litigation claims
• Strong technical knowledge of construction disputes and professional negligence matters
• Experience managing complex claims, ideally involving high-value and multi-party disputes
• Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills
• For Senior Associate applicants, experience supervising, mentoring or developing junior colleagues
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive approach to business development and building lasting client relationships
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Competitive salary up to £95,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Hybrid working policy
• Private medical insurance
• Permanent health insurance and critical illness cover
• Health cash plan
• Employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme, technology scheme and season ticket loan
• Excellent opportunities for career progression within a specialist national team