Professional Indemnity Solicitor (5+ PQE)

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This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading national law firm with a highly regarded insurance and professional indemnity practice. The firm is recognised for handling complex, high-value disputes on behalf of insurers and professional service providers across a range of sectors. With a strong reputation for career development, collaboration and technical excellence, the team offers high-quality work alongside genuine progression opportunities.

Your new role

You will join a specialist Professional Indemnity team, managing a varied caseload of complex and high-value claims on behalf of insurer clients. The work is predominantly defendant-focused and will involve advising on professional negligence and coverage matters across a broad range of professions.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own caseload of professional indemnity matters with minimal supervision.
• Defending claims against construction professionals, including architects and engineers.
• Acting on claims against solicitors and other professional service providers.
• Advising insurers and insured clients on liability, coverage and reserves.
• Assisting partners on large-scale and technically complex litigation.
• Drafting reports, pleadings, correspondence and court documentation.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, experts, witnesses and other stakeholders.
• Supporting business development initiatives and client relationship management.
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, trainees and paralegals

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE.
• Strong professional indemnity experience, ideally involving construction professionals and/or solicitor negligence claims.
• Experience handling insurance litigation and policy coverage matters.
• Knowledge of professional risk claims, reserving and claims management processes.
• Commercial understanding of the insurance market, including insurers, brokers and underwriters.
• Excellent analytical, drafting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritise workloads and deliver excellent client service.
• A proactive, commercial and solutions-focused approach to litigation.
• Previous experience working directly with an insurer would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• Exposure to high-quality, complex professional indemnity work.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a nationally recognised team.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email Alexander.Payne@hays.com or call us now on 0161 228 7770.
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