Professional Negligence Solicitor

  • Michael Page Legal
  • Leeds, Yorkshire
  • Apr 22, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

This Professional Negligence Solicitor role in Leeds offers the chance to join a highly regarded national team handling complex claims. You will work alongside high profile Partners, advising major insurer clients across the UK.

Client Details

Our client is a large UK legal firm with a strong national presence and an excellent reputation across disputes and insurance work. They advise a wide range of insurer and professional clients across multiple sectors. The firm is known for its high-quality training, and focus on long-term career progression and high staff retention.

Description

The Professional Negligence Solicitor will be:

Managing a varied caseload of professional negligence claims

Acting for lawyers, construction professionals, accountants and insurance brokers

Advising large insurer clients on complex and high-value disputes

Working on claims from inception through to resolution

Working closely with senior lawyers and Partners on strategic matters

Delivering clear, commercially focused legal advice

  • Building strong client relationships and maintaining high service standards

Profile

The Professional Negligence Solicitor should be:

A solicitor with 2-5 years PQE

Experienced in professional negligence or general disputes work

Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Able to manage a varied caseload

A strong communicator with excellent client-facing skills

  • Keen to develop within a high-performing national team

Job Offer

  • Salary ranging from £58,000 to £66,000, based on experience.
  • 25 days holiday leave, providing a healthy work-life balance.
  • Generous bonus scheme to reward performance.
  • 5% pension contribution to support long-term financial well-being.
  • Hybrid working options for added flexibility.
  • Private medical insurance for peace of mind.