Professional Negligence Senior Associate Solicitor

3 days ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom William James Recruitment Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Associate to join our prestigious Professional Negligence Team. As a key member of the team, you will handle high-quality cases on behalf of insurers, focusing on contractor and construction claims, with additional exposure to professional indemnity disputes.

You will manage your own caseload of claims up to £500k and assist Partners on multi-million-pound cases against surveyors, engineers, architects, and contractors. Your role will involve working directly with clients and insurers, handling claims from pre-action protocols through ADR, mediation, adjudication, and litigation.

To succeed in this position, you will require strong technical, communication, and client management abilities. Experience in professional indemnity and/or construction disputes is essential, along with excellent litigation skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside Legal 500 experts, gain exposure to complex, high-value cases, and enjoy clear progression in a highly regarded team. You can expect a competitive basic salary of £80,000 - £120,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits including a monthly bonus scheme, option to buy/sell holiday, hybrid working, private medical insurance, and company pension.



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