Professional Indemnity Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits within a Tier 1 Ranked Legal 500 Professional Negligence Team. This role involves managing high-quality professional indemnity claims, working closely with clients and insurers, and engaging in various legal processes including mediation and litigation. Ideal candidates will possess a background in professional negligence or construction disputes, coupled with strong litigation skills. Join a firm renowned for its exceptional reputation and work alongside industry experts in a collaborative environment. This position offers a competitive salary and a chance to grow your legal career significantly.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary depending on experience

25 days holiday with the option to buy/sell more

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in defendant professional negligence and construction disputes.
• Strong legal and leadership skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of claims up to £500k and assist on multi-million cases.
• Handle claims from pre-action protocols through litigation and arbitration.

Skills

litigation skills

professional negligence

construction disputes

communication skills

time-management skills

leadership skills

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive qualification

Job description

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Professional Indemnity Solicitor, Birmingham

Client:

William James Recruitment

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

This is a really exciting opportunity to join a Tier 1: Ranked Legal 500 Professional Negligence Team. They are seeking a Chartered Legal Executive or Solicitor to handle high-quality cases on behalf of insurers defending a variety of professional indemnity claims.

You will manage your own caseload of claims up to £500k and assist Partners on £multi-million cases.

You’ll work directly with clients and insurers, handling claims from pre-action protocols through ADR, mediation, adjudication, and litigation. You will also provide policy coverage advice and engage in adjudication, arbitration, and disciplinary proceedings, while preparing reports, witness statements, and liaising with Counsel and experts.

We’re looking for candidates with a background in professional indemnity and/or construction disputes, along with strong litigation skills.

This is a fantastic chance to work alongside Legal 500 experts at a firm known for its exceptional reputation in the industry.

The Benefits

• Competitive basic salary depending on experience
• 25 days holiday with the option to buy/sell more
• Private medical insurance

The Candidate

• Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience of defendant professional negligence
• Ability to work to deadlines/targets, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Professional and effective communication with individual and business contacts

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