Professional Negligence Solicitor | NQ-3 | Birmingham | National Firm
About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
• 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
About You
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
Why Join?
This is a standout opportunity to build your profile within a nationally recognised professional negligence team while working alongside a respected Partner in Birmingham.
You can expect:
• 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
Next Steps
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