Role Overview
We are working on behalf of a well-regarded national law firm to recruit a property damage or professional indemnity solicitor to join its expanding team. Based in Manchester, the successful candidate will support a specialist commercial insurer on a range of complex and high-value disputes.
You’ll handle a broad caseload of professional indemnity, public liability, property damage, and management liability (D&O) matters. The work involves both coverage advice and litigation, dealing with claims up to and exceeding £5 million.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a Legal 500 ranked team operating within a modern, commercially minded law firm.
Candidate Profile / Experience Needed
We are keen to speak to candidates who can demonstrate:
- NQ+ years PQE (or equivalent) in insurance litigation.
- Experience in professional indemnity or property liability (defendant preferred).
- Proven ability to manage a caseload and provide coverage advice.
- Familiarity with professional risks (e.g., construction, accountancy, tech, care, not-for-profit).
- Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
- Strong organisational and IT skills (case management systems, MS Office).
- Prior exposure to subrogated recoveries is desirable but not essential.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid/flexible working supported with 3 days in office and 2 working from home.
- Work with leading experts in insurance law.
- Security! This firm is directly connected to an insurer. They don’t need to go to panel reviews. They just need to grow the team.
- Supportive team culture with structured development from two expeirenced partners who will provide training in areas you haven’t covered previously and increase knowledge in areas you have already dealt with.
- Genuine career progression in a team with ambitious growth plans.
Apply Now
To be considered for this professional negligence solicitor role based in Manchester please get in touch with an up to date CV as soon as possible.