Professional Indemnity Solicitor (2 PQE)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 3AE |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4758345_1767630973 |
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Your new company
Our client is a highly-regarded defendant law firm with offices nationwide. They are currently recruiting for a solicitor to join their Manchester or Liverpool professional indemnity teams on a hybrid basis. A competitive salary and annual bonus are available along with a good level of hybrid working.
Your new role
This Professional Indemnity Solicitor role will see you:
- Provide comprehensive assistance and support to partners and senior associates in managing their caseloads.
- Take proactive ownership and management of your own cases.
- Collaborate as part of a team on complex, high-value matters.
- Draft detailed, technical reports, correspondence, and court documentation.
- Delegate tasks to solicitors and trainees while supporting their professional development.
- Advise clients on liability and coverage issues.
- Liaise effectively with insurer and insured clients, experts, witnesses, counsel, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to client service level agreements, policies, and procedures.
- Contribute to business development initiatives and support growth opportunities.
- Prepare and complete management information reports.
- Assist in supervising trainees, paralegals, and apprentices.
- Undertake additional tasks as allocated by the Team Manager.
What you'll need to succeed
- Qualified solicitor with 2+ years PQE (or equivalent)
- Previous experience of professional indemnity, particularly construction and architect claims.
- Proven experience in insurance litigation, policy coverage analysis, and professional risk claims (construction focus; wider experience desirable).
- Strong understanding of commercial insurance policies, market dynamics, reporting, reserving, and broker-insurer-lawyer relationships.
- Previous secondment or employment within an insurance organisation is advantageous.
- Ability to manage caseloads, meet deadlines, and deliver under pressure with a commercial, client-focused approach.
- Excellent legal analysis, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organised with strong time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in IT systems and effective team collaboration.
What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity for 2+ PQE solicitors with previous professional indemnity experience. You can expect a high-quality caseload, working as part of a highly-successful department. A competitive salary and bonus is available and negotiable dependent on experience. Hybrid working of 3 days working from home is also available.
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 or call us now on 0161 228 7770.
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