Solicitor or Associate – Professional Negligence

jobs Verified: 12 Oct 2026 Manchester or Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Solicitor or Associate – Professional Negligence

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Organising Institution / Firm

DWF

Rolling Basis (Official)

Manchester or Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Not Specified

Ideally 1-5 years PQE experience of commercial litigation and professional negligence claims. NQ Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors, or Paralegals with relevant specific experience will also be considered. At least a 2:1 law degree or a 2:1 non-law degree and PGDL.

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Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

DWF, a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services, is seeking a Solicitor or Associate to join its Financial and Professional Risks team in Leeds or Manchester. The role focuses on advising insurers and defending professionals against allegations of professional negligence within one of the largest defendant professional liability teams outside of London.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Ideally 1-5 years PQE experience in commercial litigation and professional negligence claims (NQ Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors, and Paralegals with relevant experience are also welcome to apply).
• Minimum of a 2:1 law degree or a 2:1 non-law degree paired with a PGDL.
• Strong technical skills, thorough grasp of the Civil Procedure Rules, and excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Progress the defense of multiple pre-action and litigated claims under partner supervision, including liaising with clients, third parties, and opponents.
• Carry out disclosure reviews, prepare cost budgets, and draft instructions to counsel and experts.
• Perform legal research concerning liability and the valuation of claims.
• Prepare court documents such as Claim Forms, Defences, Allocation Questionnaires, Lists of Documents, and hearing bundles.
• Achieve a time-recording target of 1,500 chargeable hours in the financial year and engage in business development initiatives.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Stipend: Not specified

Mode: Hybrid (Minimum 2 days working in the office from the Leeds or Manchester locations)