Senior Associate/legal Director – Professional Negligence

• A mixed workload of professional negligence claims across the property and financial/professional services sectors (including surveyors/valuers, property management, brokers and accountants)
• Responsibility for running pre-action and litigated matters, as well as supporting Partners and senior colleagues on high-value/complex cases
• Regular client contact (insurers and insureds), providing clear, commercial advice and sharing insight on key issues
• Direct engagement with experts and counsel, including giving instructions and shaping strategy
• Involvement in disclosure exercises, witness evidence, drafting, and case strategy
• A good understanding and experience of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation
• Supervision and support of more junior team members, alongside contributing to team knowledge-sharing
• The opportunity to contribute to business development and the continued growth of the practice

• Defendant professional indemnity / professional negligence experience at Senior Associate or Legal Director level (5+ PQE) (or equivalent)
• Experience managing a caseload with an appropriate level of autonomy, alongside supporting on larger matters
• Strong legal analysis, drafting, and communication skills
• Confident, professional client-handling skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• A proactive mindset, with a positive and flexible approach to change and continuous improvement
• Interest or exposure to claims involving surveyors/valuers, property managers, brokers and/or accountants is welcome, but not essential (strong generalist prof neg candidates encouraged)
• Enthusiasm to take responsibility, develop relationships, and progress within an ambitious, supportive team

Interest or exposure to claims involving surveyors/valuers, property managers, brokers and/or accountants is welcome, but not essential