Professional Indemnity Solicitor

BCL Legal; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Income protection

25 days' annual leave plus bank hols

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited is representing a highly regarded defendant insurance law firm in Liverpool, seeking a Professional Indemnity Solicitor at NQ+ level with construction experience. The role offers hybrid working (1 day per week in the office) and both full-time and part-time options.

The team handles high-value PI and construction claims, with opportunities to develop expertise, client exposure, and progress to managing complex matters within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Open to NQ level and above, with scope to develop experience.
• Experience in defendant insurance, professional indemnity and construction litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of construction-related professional indemnity claims, including high-value, multi-party disputes.
• Provide policy coverage advice and defend construction professionals in disciplinary proceedings.
• Represent a broad range of construction professionals and progress to managing complex matters.

Skills

NQ+ eligibility

Defendant insurance

Construction litigation

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer

Job description

Professional Indemnity Solicitor | Liverpool | NQ+

Professional Indemnity Solicitor - Construction

Location: Liverpool (Hybrid - 1 day per week in the office)

Level: NQ+ | Open to a range of PQE levels

Working pattern: Full-time or part-time

Salary: Dependent on experience

I'm working with a highly regarded defendant insurance law firm that is looking to grow its Professional Indemnity team, with opportunities available in Liverpool and potentially other office locations, particularly Birmingham.

The team has an excellent reputation in the market and is looking to bring in a solicitor with experience in defendant insurance, professional indemnity and construction litigation. The opportunity is open to lawyers at NQ level and above, with scope to develop your experience and take on increasingly complex work.

The role

• You'll work closely with experienced partners and colleagues on a varied caseload of construction-related professional indemnity claims, including high-value, multi-party disputes and smaller claims that you'll manage yourself.
• The work may also include policy coverage advice and defending construction professionals in disciplinary proceedings before their professional bodies.
• You'll act on behalf of a broad range of construction professionals, including architects, engineers, surveyors, project managers and contractors. There will be opportunities to develop your technical expertise, gain client exposure and build towards managing your own high-value, complex matters.

What's on offer?

• A well-established team with a strong reputation in the professional indemnity market.
• Exposure to high-value and complex construction disputes.
• Close support and development from experienced partners.
• Opportunities for client interaction, insurer secondments and involvement in client training.
• Hybrid working, with just one day per week required in the office.
• Full-time and part-time working arrangements considered.
• A competitive benefits package, including private medical insurance, pension contributions, income protection and 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

What are they looking for?

• A qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer.
• Experience in defendant insurance, professional indemnity and construction litigation.
• Someone keen to develop their expertise within a collaborative and well-regarded team.
• The role is open on level, from NQ upwards, so there is flexibility around experience and seniority for the right person.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.