Defence Litigation Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Newtownabbey; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Belfast is seeking a Solicitor or Associate with NQ–5 years’ PQE for its Defence Insurance Litigation team. This role offers a market-leading salary, a supportive culture, and opportunities for progression, all within a hybrid working setup.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Hybrid working

Career development programme

Supportive and collaborative culture

Clear route to progression

Qualifications

• Experience in defendant or plaintiff litigation.
• Motivated solicitor with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle motor, employer’s liability, public liability, and industrial disease litigation claims.
• Regular client contact across the UK in a hybrid working environment.

Skills

Insurance litigation

Education

NQ–5 Years’ PQE

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Posted:

31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Solicitor / Associate – Defence Insurance Litigation

Belfast | NQ – 5 Years’ PQE | Market-Leading Salary + Hybrid Working

As a specialist legal recruiter in the Belfast market, BCL Legal is delighted to be working with a multi-award-winning law firm that is currently seeking a Solicitor or Associate (NQ–5 years’ PQE) to join their expanding Defence Insurance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor with experience in insurance litigation to join a dynamic and collaborative team that handles a wide range of work including:

• Motor claims
• Employer’s liability
• Public liability
• Industrial disease litigation

The team is well-established and highly respected within the insurance sector, acting for major national clients across a broad and interesting caseload. The role is based in the Belfast office, with regular client contact across the UK, and is supported by a modern, flexible and hybrid working environment.

Why consider this role?

• Join a thriving, growing team within a top-tier firm
• Enjoy a genuinely supportive, collaborative culture
• Benefit from a clear route to progression and structured development
• Access to market-leading salary and benefits, alongside hybrid working
• Work with some of the most respected insurance litigators in the region

The firm is genuinely committed to the development and well-being of its people, offering a strong programme of learning, mentoring and career development within a friendly, high-performing department.

If you’re a motivated solicitor with experience in defendant or plaintiff litigation, please get in touch with Sean Cully at BCL Legal who would happy to have a confidential chat and tell you more.

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.