Professional Negligence Lawyer

Role: Professional Negligence Lawyer

Location: Manchester or London (Hybrid – 3 days in the office)

Purpose:

• Manage a caseload of professional indemnity and professional negligence claims while supporting complex litigation, delivering high-quality legal advice, and contributing to the wider legal practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle professional negligence claims from inception through to resolution or trial.
• Manage an independent caseload, with support on complex and high-value matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, court documents, and legal correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic case analysis.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and client meetings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, brokers, and business stakeholders.
• Contribute to legal projects, committee work, and business development initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of file management, regulatory compliance, and use of legal technology

Skills & Experience:

• Experience handling professional negligence and/or professional indemnity litigation.
• Insurance litigation experience highly desirable.
• Strong legal drafting, advocacy, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Confident managing a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Organised, commercially aware, and committed to professional development.

Qualifications.

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales) with post-qualification experience (PQE).

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