Solicitor (NQ - 5PQE)- Construction

Keoghs; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

WeCare 24/7 online GP

Death in Service

Pension Contribution 5% Employee / 3% Employer

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Job summary

Keoghs LLP, a leading insurance law firm in the UK, is seeking a talented insurance lawyer for their Property Risks and Coverage Team. The role allows flexible location and hybrid working, requiring a minimum of one day per week in the office. The ideal candidate will possess a legal qualification, have experience in property insurance litigation, and demonstrate strong case management abilities.

In addition to managing a caseload, responsibilities include advising clients, supporting litigation processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Benefits include private medical insurance and generous holiday allowances.

Qualifications

• Previous defendant property insurance litigation experience.
• Thorough understanding of disputes and claims handled by the department.
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle a caseload from start to finish.
• Review documents and prepare draft advices to clients.
• Draft applications and court proceedings, engage in settlement negotiations.

Skills

Case Management

Legal Qualification: Solicitor/FILEX

Property Insurance Litigation

Communication

Attention to Detail

Prioritization

Education

Legal qualification as a Solicitor or FILEX

Tools

Case Management Systems

Job description

Keoghs LLP, a leading insurance law firm in the UK, is seeking a talented insurance lawyer to join our dynamic Property Risks and Coverage Team. The role offers flexible location and hybrid working, with a minimum of one day per week in the office.

Department: Legal

Location: Manchester

Key Responsibilities

• Case Management: Independently handle a caseload from start to finish.

When assisting a Large and Complex Lead Lawyer, tasks will include:

• Reviewing documents and preparing draft advices to clients.
• Crafting bespoke coverage advices.
• Supporting all aspects of the litigation process.
• Analyzing issues of coverage, liability, quantum, and strategy.
• Conducting thorough investigations.
• Preparing first draft instructions to counsel and experts.
• Performing legal research and document searches.
• Attending client meetings, strategy discussions, and conferences for note-taking and follow-up.
• Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations.

• For Cases Managed Independently: Handle all aspects of case management, draft applications and court proceedings, engage in settlement negotiations, roundtable discussions, and ADR.

The above is not an exhaustive list and other tasks may be delegated as required.

Working Hours

• 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
• Primary location is London, with additional hours as needed to meet client and court obligations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Legal Qualification: Solicitor/FILEX
• Experience: Previous defendant property insurance litigation experience
• Knowledge: Thorough understanding of disputes and claims handled by the department and our insurer client
• Technical Expertise: Familiarity with product liability, breach of contract, negligence, property law, and insurance coverage issues

Desirable

• Customer Relations: Experience dealing with challenging customers

Required Soft Skills

• Prioritization: Strong ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail in all tasks
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable working with case management systems
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills for liaising with senior claims handlers and managing major litigation

Values

• We are Connected: Building strong relationships within and outside the firm.
• We are Dynamic: Embracing change and innovation to stay ahead.
• We are Innovative: Continuously seeking better ways to serve our clients.
• We Succeed Together: Collaborating as a team to achieve shared goals.

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

* after successfully completing probation