Professional Negligence Solicitor

Professional Negligence Solicitor | NQ-3 | Birmingham | National Firm

A leading national law firm is seeking to recruit a Professional Negligence Solicitor to join its Birmingham office. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with a highly regarded and experienced Partner on a broad range of complex, high-value disputes. The team has a strong national reputation for handling technically challenging and commercially significant claims. You will gain exposure to sophisticated litigation and advisory work, acting for and against a wide range of professionals across multiple sectors.

This role offers genuine responsibility from the outset, with clear progression prospects and the opportunity to develop a specialist practice within a supportive and ambitious team.

• Assisting on and managing professional negligence claims of significant value and complexity
• Working closely with the lead Partner on strategic case development
• Handling matters involving solicitors, construction professionals, property professionals, insolvency practitioners and accountants
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and applications
• Reviewing technical and expert evidence
• Advising clients on liability, causation and quantum
• Engaging in settlement negotiations and mediations
• Liaising with counsel, experts and clients on a regular basis
• Contributing to client relationship management and business development initiatives

The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with experience in professional negligence, commercial litigation or complex dispute resolution. You will demonstrate:

• Strong technical ability and attention to detail
• Experience handling multi-track or high-value litigation
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills
• Confidence working directly with clients and senior stakeholders
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• The ability to manage competing deadlines effectively
• A proactive and collaborative approach

• Exposure to high-value, complex and intellectually challenging work
• Close mentoring and hands‑on development
• Clear career progression within a national platform
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangements
• A supportive, ambitious and collaborative culture

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