Counter Fraud Lawyer

TN United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Counter-Fraud Lawyer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to manage a caseload of complex fraud cases, working closely with claims handlers and Lead Lawyers to achieve optimal results. You'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of the counter-fraud arena, employing your analytical skills and legal expertise to tackle fraudulent insurance claims. With a strong focus on strategic decision-making and client satisfaction, this position promises a rewarding career path in a supportive environment that values legal excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Health plans

Death and critical illness cover

Pension

Cycle schemes

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in civil litigation claims handling or relevant qualifications.
• High analytical skills and ability to prioritize under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage fraud cases from litigation to resolution.
• Review and analyze evidence throughout the case.
• Set and agree on case strategy with clients.

Skills

Civil litigation claims handling

RTA pre-litigated/litigated cases

CPR knowledge

Client care skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Billing systems experience

Ability to prioritize under pressure

Education

ILEX

LPC

Job description

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Counter-Fraud Lawyer to join our team. Our counter-fraud team is the largest and longest-established in the UK. We are down to earth, enjoy legal excellence, and are proud of our reputation for defeating dishonest motor claims and developing strategies to identify and prevent emerging risks. We seek like-minded candidates to join us in this exciting work and to develop their careers.

This role involves working within a team of fraud specialists and legal support staff. You will manage a caseload of Litigated RTA suspected fraud files for various insurance clients, working closely with claims handlers and Lead Lawyers to achieve optimal results. The role requires following defined processes, a forensic and analytical approach to evidence, and high commercial awareness. Decision-making within set timeframes and in the best interests of the client is essential.

You will work strategically to shape the future of the counter-fraud arena. The caseload includes suspected fraudulent insurance claims such as:

• Bogus Passenger
• Staged/Contrived
• Induced accidents
• Low Speed Impact
• Late Notification Claims
• MIB
• Linked & Organised Crime

Key Responsibilities

The NDA File Handler will run fraud cases from litigation to resolution. Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and analyzing evidence throughout the case
• Setting and agreeing on case strategy with clients and Lead Lawyers
• Adhering to process stages and identifying litigation opportunities
• Handling files per client guidelines and ensuring client satisfaction
• Completing all MI accurately and timely
• Achieving KPIs for clients and internal teams

Technical Excellence

• Reporting to insurers and liaising with involved parties
• Carrying out investigations to meet strategic goals
• Meeting procedural and investigative deadlines
• Achieving the best litigation results while complying with court timetables
• Undertaking advocacy when appropriate
• Managing tasks and case systems efficiently
• Ensuring compliance with SRA standards and regulations
• Working efficiently to be commercially aware and ensure timely billing

Working Hours: 35 hours/week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, with 1 unpaid lunch hour. Primary location is Bolton, Parklands Office, with at least 1 day/week in the office.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Experience in civil litigation claims handling or relevant qualifications (ILEX, LPC)
• Experience with RTA pre-litigated/litigated cases, insurance litigation, CPR knowledge, and client care skills
• High analytical skills, communication skills, and ability to prioritize under pressure
• Experience with billing systems and understanding of incentive plans

Additional benefits include holiday entitlement, private medical insurance, health plans, death and critical illness cover, pension, cycle schemes, discounts, and more. We are a global professional services and technology firm partnering with leading insurance and regulated businesses, delivering solutions across the risk and insurance value chain.