Professional Negligence Solicitor - (Construction) Top 50 firm

Wilson Mannion Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a skilled Professional Negligence Solicitor in Manchester. Joining a reputable team focused on complex litigation, you'll manage high-profile cases in a supportive environment. The role offers a clear path for career growth and a commitment to professional development, with a generous salary and benefits package.

Benefits

28 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Private healthcare

Health cash plan and life assurance

Group pension scheme

Discretionary bonus structure

Income Protection Scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE with experience in professional indemnity.
• Knowledge in insurance litigation and policy coverage is required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing Professional Indemnity files and complex litigation.
• Preparing technical reports and court documents.
• Liaising with clients and experts effectively.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Team Spirit

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

Professional Negligence Solicitor - (Construction) Top 50 firm

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Professional Negligence Solicitor - (Construction) Top 50 firm

Wilson Mannion Recruitment Ltd Manchester Area, United Kingdom

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Base pay range

Associate / Principal Associate Solicitor – Professional Indemnity / Negligence (Construction)

Liverpool / Manchester (Hybrid)

Looking to move your career forward — without feeling like you're going in circles?

If you’ve got 3+ years’ post-qualification experience and a developing specialism in professional indemnity work, particularly involving construction professionals, this could be the next step that actually feels like a step up.

You’d be joining a highly regarded Specialty team with a strong reputation, a national reach, and the kind of client list that reflects the calibre of the work — complex, high-value litigation, often at the forefront of developments in the industry.

It’s serious work, but the team isn’t. You’ll find a collaborative, down-to-earth culture where people support each other, knowledge is shared, and there’s a track record of genuine mentoring and progression (not just lip service during your review).

You can be based at either the Liverpool or Manchester office, as long as you can commit to 1 day in Liverpool per week, you're golden.

What’s different about this role?

• Quality work that challenges you, sharpens your expertise, and helps you build a real specialism in construction-related Professional Indemnity matters.
• A clear career path, with opportunities to take ownership of cases and get involved in larger, high-stakes matters alongside senior lawyers.
• A healthy working culture, proper support, hybrid welcomed and a team structure designed for development — not burnout.

You’ll be:

• Running your own PI files and supporting on large, complex litigation
• Advising on liability and coverage issues (you’ll need experience in this)
• Liaising with a mix of clients, experts, witnesses and counsel
• Preparing technical reports, court documents, and updates for insurer clients
• Helping to develop junior colleagues and contribute to wider team success

What you’ll need:

• A solid 3+ years PQE (Solicitor / Legal Executive) with a real interest (and experience) in defending construction professionals
• A working knowledge of insurance litigation, policy coverage, and the inner workings of insurers
• An analytical, commercial mind and an appetite for quality work
• Excellent comms skills (for clients and colleagues)
• Team spirit and the ability to laugh at the absurdities of professional life (a must)

And the benefits?

• £45,000–£57,000 salary depending on experience
• 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare (fully funded after probation)
• Health cash plan and life assurance from day one
• Group pension scheme (employer contributions rising after 6 months)
• Hybrid
• Life Insurance
• Discretionary bonus structure
• Income Protection Scheme*: designed to help provide financial protection for you if you are unfortunate enough to become ‘incapacitated’ for 26 weeks or more.

If you’re feeling stuck where you are, not developing in the way you expected, or simply ready to specialise in something more substantial — let’s have a conversation.

You don’t need to make a move. But you might want to explore one.

If you do need more information, please reach out to James at Wilson Mannion Recruitment for a confidential chat.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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