Senior Associate – Professional Indemnity (Construction Focus) – 5+ PQE

Location: Liverpool / Hybrid Working
Top 50 UK Law Firm
Permanent | Full-time

Are you an experienced Professional Indemnity lawyer with a strong construction focus, looking to make your mark in the Liverpool legal market?

A prestigious Top 50 UK law firm is seeking a Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Professional Indemnity team in Liverpool. With a strong pipeline of high-profile work and a reputation for excellence in insurance litigation, this is an outstanding opportunity for a PI specialist to step into a key leadership role.

You will act for leading national and international insurers, defending claims brought against construction professionals including architects, engineers, design & build contractors, and surveyors. The role offers a mix of autonomy, support, and career progression in a collaborative, well-established team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing complex, high-value professional indemnity claims, often with a construction focus.
• Acting in litigated matters in the TCC and other courts, as well as mediations and arbitrations.
• Advising insurers on coverage and strategy.
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team development.
• Supporting business development and maintaining client relationships.

What We’re Looking For:

• UK qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in professional indemnity litigation.
• Strong experience defending construction-related claims.
• Commercially minded with excellent written and verbal communication.
• A team-oriented lawyer keen to play an active role in a busy and successful department.

Why Join?

• Join a Top 50 law firm with national reach and an excellent reputation in PI and insurance.
• Work from a modern, growing Liverpool office with flexible hybrid working.
• Attractive salary, bonus, and benefits package.
• Clear career path with strong partner support and progression opportunities.

Be part of a team where your technical ability is valued and your career ambitions are supported.

Contact Charlotte on charlotte@austenlloyd.co.uk, quoting ref CW 59052