Credit Hire Litigator

BCL Legal; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Defendant Credit Hire Fee Earner to manage a caseload of defendant credit hire matters, from inception to settlement or litigation. The successful candidate should have previous experience in handling such claims, with strong negotiation and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and the flexibility of hybrid working within a supportive legal environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Clear progression opportunities

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Previous experience handling defendant credit hire claims is essential.
• Strong knowledge of credit hire law.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of defendant credit hire files.
• Review and analyse credit hire claims, evidence, and quantum.
• Identify and advance effective liability and quantum defences.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, and schedules.
• Negotiate settlements with claimant solicitors.
• Instruct counsel and liaise with experts where required.
• Ensure compliance with CPR, court deadlines, and internal procedures.
• Provide clear advice to insurer and corporate clients.

Skills

Handling defendant credit hire claims

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of credit hire law

Job description

Defendant Credit Hire Fee Earner

Location: Hybrid

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Defendant Credit Hire Fee Earner to join our growing motor litigation team. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of defendant credit hire matters, handling claims from inception through to settlement or litigation. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated fee earner to develop their expertise within a supportive and forward‑thinking legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of defendant credit hire files
• Reviewing and analysing credit hire claims, evidence, and quantum
• Identifying and advancing effective liability and quantum defences
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and schedules
• Negotiating settlements with claimant solicitors
• Instructing counsel and liaising with experts where required
• Ensuring compliance with CPR, court deadlines, and internal procedures
• Providing clear advice to insurer and corporate clients

About You

• Previous experience handling defendant credit hire claims is essential
• Strong knowledge of credit hire law
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload efficiently
• Strong negotiation and communication skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance‑related bonus
• Clear progression opportunities
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training
• Hybrid or flexible working options

Please submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your experience in defendant credit hire.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.