Professional Indemnity Associate

Liverpool – £45,000 - £60,000

Principal Associate (5+ PQE) in Professional Indemnity
 
 
Liverpool/Hybrid
 
 
I am excited to be working on a distinctive opportunity for a Principal Associate to join a renowned Specialty team in Liverpool. This is a rare chance to be part of a team known for tackling some of the most complex, high-value, and challenging litigation in the industry, with an impressive client base across multiple sectors.
 
 
In this role, you will manage your own caseload of professional indemnity claims, specialising in defending claims against construction professionals, including architects and engineers. You’ll be entrusted with significant autonomy, working on cutting-edge cases that shape the future of the profession. With opportunities to collaborate on large, high-profile matters, you’ll have a direct impact on the firm’s success and growth.
 
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the management of professional indemnity and insurance litigation cases with minimal supervision
  • Take the lead on defending claims for construction professionals, handling a range of substantial and high-value disputes
  • Advise clients on complex liability and coverage issues, shaping strategy and outcomes
  • Collaborate with clients, experts, and counsel to drive case progression
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior solicitors and trainees, developing the next generation of talent
 
What Makes This Role Unique:
  • Work on highly complex, large-scale cases that push the boundaries of professional indemnity work
  • Gain exposure to a wide variety of sectors, from construction to aviation, and make a real impact on the outcomes
  • Enjoy a supportive, collaborative team culture focused on mentoring, career progression, and fostering long-term success
  • Take full ownership of your caseload while having the opportunity to contribute to business development initiatives
 
About You:
  • 5+ years PQE with a solid background in professional indemnity and construction claims
  • Extensive experience in insurance litigation and policy coverage analysis
  • A deep understanding of the commercial insurance market, policies, and reserving
  • A client-focused, solution-driven approach with strong leadership and mentoring abilities
This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to be part of a team that’s at the forefront of shaping the future of professional indemnity law. With hybrid working and excellent benefits, this is a role that offers true career development and the chance to make a difference.
 
 
If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch for a confidential discussion today!

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Lois Caffrey

Senior Recruitment Consultant
0161 233 6360

lois@douglas-scott.co.uk

Lois Caffrey is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having been with the company for over five years. If Lois weren’t in recruitment, she would love to be an actress. Something people might not know about her is that she is obsessed with feng shui, and everywhere she goes, she tries to create it in people’s homes, often without their permission! For those looking to enter the legal recruitment field, Lois advises that you need thick skin to survive the challenges it brings.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Professional Negligence
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £45,000 - £60,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Liverpool
  • Reference: 1147661

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