Professional Negligence Solicitor

Negotiable

London

posted 12 Feb 26

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Professional Negligence Solicitor

Negotiable

Apply now

About this role

Overview
Join a specialist Legal 500 boutique firm in Central London as a Professional Negligence Solicitor. This role offers early responsibility on high-value, complex matters within a close-knit, highly respected insurance and reinsurance team. You will gain direct exposure to partners, contribute to significant client matters, and develop your expertise across both contentious and non-contentious professional indemnity work. The firm's collaborative culture ensures your work is visible and your professional growth is supported.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and advise on professional negligence claims and regulatory investigations, providing clear, strategic, and commercial advice to clients.

  • Act as the primary day-to-day client contact, coordinating cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters.

  • Supervise and mentor junior lawyers, supporting their development and ensuring high standards of client service.

  • Conduct legal research, draft reports, review documents, instruct counsel and experts, and manage disclosure.

  • Contribute to business development, client relationship management, and profile-raising initiatives within the insurance and reinsurance sector.

Requirements

  • Proven experience handling professional negligence or insurance/reinsurance claims in a top tier Legal 500 boutique firm.

  • Strong technical knowledge of both contentious and non-contentious professional indemnity matters.

  • Excellent commercial awareness, leadership skills, and the ability to make independent, strategic decisions.

  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to manage clients, partners, and cross-border teams effectively.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary (DOE) with a lucrative bonus scheme, full-time permanent role based in Central London.

  • Direct exposure to experienced partners and early responsibility for complex, high-value matters.

  • Structured training, professional development opportunities, and potential secondments.

  • Collaborative, supportive team environment with strong emphasis on career progression and market insight.

Apply

  • Take the next step in your career as a Professional Negligence Solicitor in Central London.

  • Apply now to join a highly regarded Legal 500 boutique firm with early responsibility and visible client impact.

  • Interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis - submit your application promptly to be considered.

  • Get in touch to learn more about this unique opportunity to lead complex professional indemnity matters and advance your career.

  • Contract Type

    Permanent

  • Specialism

    Legal

  • Working pattern

    Full Time

  • Job ref

    BBBH137501

  • Expiry date

    14 March 2026

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