Professional Indemnity Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £55k

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical and dental cover

Pension & life insurance

Ongoing career development

Job summary

A leading law recruitment agency is seeking a Solicitor/Associate for its Professional Liability team in Manchester. The role offers the chance to work on significant litigation cases and develop your skills in managing claims. The ideal candidate will have experience in professional indemnity and possess strong drafting and client care skills. Competitive salary up to £55k, with additional benefits like private medical cover and generous holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional indemnity, property damage liability, or related insurance litigation.
• Solid understanding of policy coverage issues.
• Proven ability to run your own caseload under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Defend claims against professionals in various areas.
• Manage own files while collaborating with experienced partners.
• Get involved in subrogated recovery work.

Skills

Experience in professional indemnity

Strong drafting skills

Client care skills

Proactive approach to business development

Ability to supervise junior colleagues

Job description

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

A leading, award-winning law firm with offices nationwide is seeking a talented Solicitor / Associate to join its highly regarded Professional Liability team. The firm is recognised in the Legal 500 for its excellence in civil, commercial, and insurance litigation, acting for a diverse client base that includes insurers, corporates, professional service providers, and not-for-profit organisations.

The Professional Liability practice advises on:

• Professional indemnity claims
• Public liability matters
• Property damage disputes
• Management liability (D&O)
• Policy coverage issues

Caseloads range from smaller, strategically important instructions to multi-million-pound disputes. Work often involves defending claims against professionals such as construction specialists, accountants, technology consultants, care providers, and social welfare organisations.

You’ll enjoy a varied and stimulating workload, working closely with experienced partners while managing your own files. There will also be opportunities to get involved in subrogated recovery work and contribute to the team’s ongoing growth.

The Candidate

• Experience in professional indemnity, property damage liability, or related insurance litigation (defendant-side preferred)
• A solid understanding of policy coverage issues
• Proven ability to run your own caseload under supervision
• Experience handling disputes of varying value and complexity
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and client care skills
• A proactive approach to business development and relationship management
• The ability to supervise and mentor junior colleagues

The Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £55k (DOE) + performance-related bonus
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Private medical and dental cover
• Pension & life insurance
• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative 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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