Senior Litigation Solicitor

1 day ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom William James Recruitment Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Solicitor to join our top-tier Professional Negligence Team, handling high-quality cases on behalf of insurers in the construction and contractor sectors.

The ideal candidate will have experience in professional indemnity and/or construction disputes, with strong litigation skills and excellent technical abilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside Legal 500 experts, gain exposure to complex, high-value cases, and enjoy clear progression in a highly regarded team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a caseload of claims up to £500k and assist Partners on multi-million-pound cases against surveyors, engineers, architects, and contractors.
  • Work directly with clients and insurers, handling claims from pre-action protocols through ADR, mediation, adjudication, and litigation.
  • Provide policy coverage advice and engage in adjudication, arbitration, and disciplinary proceedings, while preparing reports, witness statements, and liaising with Counsel and experts.

Competitive Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience. Additional benefits include a monthly bonus scheme, option to buy/sell holiday, hybrid working, private medical insurance, and company pension.

About Us: William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients, including a range of Legal 500 firms.



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