Senior Associate – Professional Indemnity (Construction Focus) – 5+ PQE
Location: Liverpool / Hybrid Working
Top 50 UK Law Firm
Permanent | Full-time
Are you an experienced Professional Indemnity lawyer with a strong construction focus, looking to make your mark in the Liverpool legal market?
A prestigious Top 50 UK law firm is seeking a Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Professional Indemnity team in Liverpool. With a strong pipeline of high-profile work and a reputation for excellence in insurance litigation, this is an outstanding opportunity for a PI specialist to step into a key leadership role.
You will act for leading national and international insurers, defending claims brought against construction professionals including architects, engineers, design & build contractors, and surveyors. The role offers a mix of autonomy, support, and career progression in a collaborative, well-established team.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Managing complex, high-value professional indemnity claims, often with a construction focus.
* Acting in litigated matters in the TCC and other courts, as well as mediations and arbitrations.
* Advising insurers on coverage and strategy.
* Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team development.
* Supporting business development and maintaining client relationships.
What We’re Looking For:
* UK qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in professional indemnity litigation.
* Strong experience defending construction-related claims.
* Commercially minded with excellent written and verbal communication.
* A team-oriented lawyer keen to play an active role in a busy and successful department.
Why Join?
* Join a Top 50 law firm with national reach and an excellent reputation in PI and insurance.
* Work from a modern, growing Liverpool office with flexible hybrid working.
* Attractive salary, bonus, and benefits package.
* Clear career path with strong partner support and progression opportunities.
Be part of a team where your technical ability is valued and your career ambitions are supported.
Contact Charlotte on charlotte@austenlloyd.co.uk, quoting ref CW 59052