Professional Negligence Senior Associate Solicitor

Description:

Due to growth, our client’s Professional Negligence Team is seeking a Senior Associate to handle high-quality cases on behalf of insurers, focusing on contractor and construction claims, with additional exposure to a variety of professional indemnity disputes.

You will manage your own caseload of claims up to £500k and assist Partners on multi-million-pound cases against surveyors, engineers, architects, and contractors.

You’ll work directly with clients and insurers, handling claims from pre-action protocols through ADR, mediation, adjudication, and litigation. You will also provide policy coverage advice and engage in adjudication, arbitration, and disciplinary proceedings, while preparing reports, witness statements, and liaising with Counsel and experts.

We’re looking for candidates with a background in professional indemnity and/or construction disputes, along with strong litigation skills. Excellent technical, communication, and client management abilities are essential.

The Candidate

• Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience of professional negligence
• Ability to work to deadlines/targets, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Professional and effective communication with individual and business contact