Professional Negligence Solicitor (NQ+)

Reference: 4807597Job ID: 5400676Posted: 2026-06-22Closing date: 2026-09-20Location: LiverpoolSalary: Up to 60,000+ (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Legal / Private PracticeCompany: HaysConsultant: Alexander PayneHays office: Manchester — 4th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaPhone: 0161 228 7770Email: alexander.payne@hays.comYour new companyOur client is a well-established and highly successful legal services business with a strong presence in Liverpool. As part of a wider professional services group, the firm offers a dynamic and collaborative working environment, supported by dedicated marketing and business development teams. Due to continued growth, the firm is now seeking a Professional Negligence Solicitor or CILEX with litigation rights to join its thriving specialist team.Your new roleJoin an established and growing Professional Negligence department, handling a varied and high-quality caseload. This will include both longstanding and newly generated matters, ranging from mid-value disputes to multi-million-pound claims. A broad range of professional negligence disciplines, including: solicitors’ negligence, construction negligence, surveyors’ negligence and accountants’ negligence. Manage your own caseload while also supporting senior lawyers on more complex, high-value matters. Excellent exposure and the opportunity to develop within a niche and expanding team. What you'll need to succeedQualified solicitor or CILEX with full litigation rightsExperience in professional negligence or wider civil litigation / dispute resolutionStrong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure RulesAbility to manage your own caseload with appropriate supervisionExperience assisting on complex or high-value litigationConfident working both independently and as part of a teamFamiliarity with case management systemsAbility to meet time recording and fee recovery targetsStrong IT and organisational skillsWhat you'll get in returnCompetitive salary and benefits packageModern city centre offices with excellent transport links23 days’ holiday + bank holidays + your birthday offPrivate benefits including; income protection, dental plan, critical illness cover and death in serviceEmployee Assistance ProgrammeWorkplace pension schemeOn-site wellbeing initiatives and weekly classesSecure bike storageGenuine opportunity for career progression within a supportive and ambitious teamWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email Alexander.Payne@hays.com or call us now on 0161 228 7770. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4807597 - Alexander Payne