Locum Legal Claims Manager

Venn Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal staffing agency in the North-West is seeking a Locum Legal Claims Manager for a 12-month contract. The position offers up to £60 per hour on a hybrid working model, with duties including team leadership and managing complex claims. The ideal candidate must be a qualified Solicitor/Barrister/CILEx, demonstrating experience in claims management and team supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a commoditised claims environment.
• Evidence of team management in a claims environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of solicitors and claims specialists.
• Handle escalations from team members.
• Liaise with external counsel and insurers.

Skills

Team management

Claims lifecycle management

Legal compliance

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/CILEx

Job description

Overview

Locum Legal Claims Manager – 12 months – Full Time – Hybrid-Working – Up to £60 per hour – North-West

Position: Locum Legal Claims Manager

Organisation: North-West based Organisation

Duration: up to 12 months

Working Pattern: 30-37.5 hours across 4-5 days per week

Working Arrangement: Hybrid, office attendance in the North West 2-3 days per week

Hourly Rate: Up to £60 per hour Umbrella

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of solicitors and claims specialists, providing supervision, support, and professional development
• Handle any escalations from team members
• Oversee the full lifecycle of claims including public liability, employer’s liability, property damage, and environmental claims
• Liaise with external counsel, insurers, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to manage complex or high-value claims
• Maintain compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including environmental and health & safety law
• Monitor trends in claims data and provide insights and reports to senior leadership, identifying areas for operational improvement or risk mitigation
• Manage a small case load pertaining to the above areas

Essential to the role

• The successful candidate must be a qualified Solicitor/Barrister/CILEx
• Demonstrable experience working in a commoditised claims environment
• Evidence of team management in a claims environment

How to apply

If you’re interested in this Locum Litigation Lawyer position, you can apply for this role online or contact Beth Jackson-Jones directly via phone or email for further information on:

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Job Reference: J91277

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All rates stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.