Solicitors – Professional Indemnity & Civil Litigation (two appointments)
Location: Manchester (Leeds also considered)
Employment: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000 + bonus
A leading UK law firm is looking to appoint two talented Solicitors to join its growing practice. Both roles offer high-quality work, exposure to significant cases, and the opportunity to be part of a supportive, Legal 500-recognised team.
We are recruiting at the same level for:
🔹 Solicitor – Professional Indemnity (Tier 2 Legal 500-ranked team)
You will:
* Handle a broad range of professional indemnity and liability claims, from small disputes to multi-million-pound cases.
* Advise on insurance policy coverage issues and disputes.
* Manage your own caseload under partner supervision, delivering pragmatic and commercial advice.
* Support business development and contribute to the continued growth of this highly regarded team.
Matters include professional liability, public liability, property damage, D&O, and coverage disputes across sectors such as construction, accountancy, technology, care, and social welfare.
🔹 Solicitor – Civil Litigation (Legal Expenses Insurance focus)
You will:
* Provide initial opinions on a wide variety of disputes, including breach of contract, nuisance, property disputes, boundary disputes, professional negligence and construction.
* Manage your own caseload under supervision, including setting strategy and reserves.
* Work on both claimant and defendant cases, with exposure to insured and privately funded matters.
* Deliver clear, accurate and pragmatic advice while developing relationships with clients and insurers.
The Civil Litigation team handles fast-moving, varied work and offers a strong training and development framework.
What We’re Looking For (both roles):
* 0–3 years’ PQE with solid experience in either professional indemnity or civil/commercial litigation.
* Knowledge of insurance claims and Civil Procedure Rules.
* Strong communication, organisational and client-handling skills.
* Ability to manage a busy caseload under supervision and deliver high-quality advice.
What’s on Offer:
* Opportunity to join a respected, Legal 500-ranked firm with an excellent reputation in insurance and litigation.
* A supportive, collaborative culture where career development is encouraged.
* Competitive salary up to £45,000 + bonus, plus benefits.
* Flexibility around working patterns.
* Exposure to significant cases and the chance to progress within a growing team.
If you’re a motivated lawyer with a passion for litigation and insurance-related disputes, we’d love to hear from you.