Professional Indemnity Solicitor

Job description

The Role

Professional Indemnity Solicitor – Birmingham – Hybrid – up to £70,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Professional Indemnity Solicitor to join a well-established national law firm within its specialist Professional Indemnity team in Birmingham. This role focuses on acting for insurer clients on a wide range of complex claims against professionals, including high-value, multi-party disputes across a variety of sectors.

You will manage your own caseload of professional indemnity matters while assisting Partners on high-value, complex, multi-party disputes. The work will involve defending a range of professionals and supporting on technically challenging litigation.

You’ll work directly with clients and insurers, handling claims from initial investigation through to resolution, including pre-action strategy, disclosure, drafting pleadings, mediation, and litigation. You will review evidence, prepare detailed reports, instruct Counsel and experts, attend conferences and court hearings, and support on mediations and disciplinary proceedings.

The Benefits

• Competitive basic salary depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy / sell holiday
• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Permanent health insurance and critical illness cover
• Health cash plan
• Employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme, Tech scheme and Season Ticket loan

The Candidate

• Solicitor or Legal Executive (0-4 years’ PQE) with experience in professional indemnity
• Ability to work to deadlines/targets, prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Strong litigation and drafting skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Professional and effective communication with individual and business contacts

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07496 800 407

Email: alice.ferguson@williamjamesrecruitment.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

10-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English