Associate Solicitor

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick, a leading claims management partner, seeks an Associate Solicitor for its Bristol office. This role focuses on property damage claims management, providing an opportunity to be part of an award-winning team that values career growth and innovation within the legal field.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing support

Comprehensive training program

Qualifications

• Interested in learning about insurance-based property damage law.
• Good working knowledge of general contract and tortious principles.

Responsibilities

• Managing claims and case files in the range of £10 – £50k.
• Conducting evidence gathering and litigation support.

Skills

Knowledge of litigation process

Team orientation

Commercial perspective

Education

Degree in Law or relevant legal experience

Job description

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Associate Solicitor

Job Location : Bristol

Job Type: Permanen t

Remuneration : Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications

We have a fantastic opportunity for Associate Solicitors to join our Bristol team.

Sedgwick Legal Services advises and handles disputes for major insurers, Lloyds syndicates, large corporates, utilities, and local authorities. This role will focus on property damage losses, including those caused by major fires, floods, building collapse, escape of water, and subsidence. Our Legal team leads from our Central Bristol Office, with colleagues in Cardiff and London. The role requires a hybrid working model with three days per week in our Bristol office.

Main duties and responsibilities include claims handling and case management of pre-litigated and litigated files, largely in the £10 – £50k arena , assisting on claims for other fee earners, obtaining evidence, and developing knowledge of litigation tactics and property-related insurance claims. You'll also ensure compliance with Sedgwick’s systems and procedures and meet internal targets for time recording and billing.

This is perfect for being part of a market-leading and award-winning multinational company, shaping the offering of an ambitious challenger law firm, and committing to an engaging colleague environment that prioritises wellbeing, development, creative autonomy, and subject-matter excellence.

The skills you will have when you apply:

Professional Qualifications: Preferably have a degree or previous relevant legal experience.

Expertise : Knowledge of the litigation process is desirable.

Contract and Tort Knowledge: Be interested in and have a good working knowledge of general contract and tortious principles

Insurance Law: Be interested in and willing to learn insurance-based property damage law.

Technical Knowledge: Be interested in and willing to learn the technical aspects of construction and property claims investigations as required for the role.

Team Orientation: Be team-orientated, with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team.

Commercial Perspective: Have an ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to claims settlement.

The skills that will be developed once working:

Comprehensive Training: You'll receive all the Sedgwick-specific training needed to excel in your role.

What we’ll give you for this role:

Remuneration & more

Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications

You will join an appropriate incentive (bonus) scheme

Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays

Flexible working from our office or your home

Health & support

Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing

Group Income Protection

Other benefits

Voluntary benefits – green car scheme, dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP applications

Discounts on various products and services

This isn't just a position, it's a pivotal role in shaping our industry

At Sedgwick, not only will you be working behind the scenes for some of the UK's most trusted insurance brands helping to resolve millions of claims every year, you'll also be an architect of tomorrow's insurance landscape with Sedgwick University. Our proprietary offering is the most comprehensive training and development program in the industry with more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue your formal education – all available to you starting from your very first day.

You'll join a community passionate about making a difference, where every role contributes to a larger mission; protecting people and businesses. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future of insurance.

Next steps for you :

Think we'd be a great match? Apply now –we want to hear from you.

If you’re unsure whether you have all the skills needed then do apply –we are looking for all backgrounds from seasoned professionals to those returning to the workforce, and everyone in-between.

Not only that, we are proud to have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

After the closing date we will review all applications and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person).

Sedgwickis an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

About Us

Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see sedgwick.com