Senior PI Construction Solicitor – Hybrid & High-Value

Anakin Seal Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anakin Seal Legal Recruitment is assisting a national law firm in Birmingham to recruit an experienced Professional Indemnity Associate. You will work within a leading Construction PI practice on high‑value, multi‑party disputes, while also managing a portfolio of smaller claims.

The role offers hybrid working with one office day per week, strong mentoring, client exposure, and opportunities to progress within a renowned team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer status.
• Minimum of 4 years' PQE.
• Defendant insurance litigation experience.
• Experience handling professional indemnity claims.
• Background in construction litigation and dispute resolution.
• Strong drafting, analytical and case management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with insurers, insured professionals, counsel and experts.

Responsibilities

• Assisting on high-value and multi-party construction disputes.
• Managing a portfolio of lower-value matters independently.
• Reviewing technical documentation and preparing reports.
• Liaising with insurers and insured clients.
• Conducting investigations and evidence reviews.
• Managing disclosure exercises.
• Instructing and liaising with counsel and expert witnesses.
• Undertaking legal research and drafting pleadings, correspondence and reports.
• Attending conferences, court hearings, trials and disciplinary proceedings.
• Delivering training and seminars for insurer clients.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and service standards.

Skills

Legal drafting

Case management

Collaboration with insurers

Research

Education

Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer

Job description

Anakin Seal Legal Recruitment is assisting a national law firm in Birmingham to recruit an experienced Professional Indemnity Associate. You will work within a leading Construction PI practice on high‑value, multi‑party disputes, while also managing a portfolio of smaller claims.

The role offers hybrid working with one office day per week, strong mentoring, client exposure, and opportunities to progress within a renowned team.