Job Description
Professional Negligence Solicitor NQ-3 Birmingham National Firm
About the Role
A leading national law firm is seeking to recruit a Professional Negligence Solicitor to join its Birmingham office. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with a highly regarded and experienced Partner on a broad range of complex, high-value disputes. The team has a strong national reputation for handling technically challenging and commercially significant claims. You will gain exposure to sophisticated litigation and advisory work, acting for and against a wide range of professionals across multiple sectors. This role offers genuine responsibility from the outset, with clear progression prospects and the opportunity to develop a specialist practice within a supportive and ambitious team.
Key Responsibilities
• Assisting on and managing professional negligence claims of significant value and complexity• Working closely with the lead Partner on strategic case development• Handling matters involving solicitors, construction professionals, property professionals, insolvency practitioners and accountants• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and applications• Reviewing technical and expert evidence• Advising clients on liability, causation and quantum• Engaging in settlement negotiations and mediations• Liaising with counsel, experts and clients on a regular basis• Contributing to client relationship management and business development initiatives
About You
The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with experience in professional negligence, commercial litigation or complex dispute resolution.
You will demonstrate:
• Strong technical ability and attention to detail• Experience handling multi-track or high-value litigation• Excellent drafting and analytical skills• Confidence working directly with clients and senior stakeholders• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking• The ability to manage competing deadlines effectively• A proactive and collaborative approach
Why Join?
This is a standout opportunity to build your profile within a nationally recognised professional negligence team while working alongside a respected Partner in Birmingham.
You can expect:
• Exposure to high-value, complex and intellectually challenging work• Close mentoring and hands-on development• Clear career progression within a national platform• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package• Hybrid working arrangements• A supportive, ambitious and collaborative culture
Next Steps
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