Solicitor -Professional Liability (NQ’s welcome)

SOLICITOR – PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY (NQ’s WELCOME) 

Why join us?:

DWF LLP is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Solicitor or Newly Qualified Solicitor to join our growing Professional Liability team with experience advising insurers and defending professionals in respect of allegations of professional negligence.

The successful candidate will be based in our Leeds office with the option of our hybrid working arrangement.

Responsibilities:

• Work under the supervision of partners, to progress the defence of multiple pre-action and litigated claims.
• Advise insurers and professionals in respect of claims made against a wide range of professionals.
• Embrace policy coverage advice, all forms of dispute resolution and assist with disciplinary proceedings.
• Be responsible for carrying out disclosure review, preparation of costs budgets and instructions to counsel and experts.
• Prepare court documents including Claim Forms, Defences and Allocation Questionnaires.

What will help you succeed in this role? :

Essential 

• Experience of commercial litigation and professional negligence claims in particular.
• Excellent attention to detail and diligence to be able to carefully analyse information.
• Flexibility and adaptability in your attitude & approach and good organisational skills.
• Strong technical skills and a thorough grasp of principles, case law and Civil Procedure Rules.

What we offer?:

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you’re excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About us:

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.