Property Risk & Coverage Lawyer

Davies Group; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plan

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Wellbeing programme

Pension contribution

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Keoghs LLP, a leading UK insurance law firm, seeks a Property Risks and Coverage Lawyer in Bolton, with hybrid working and a minimum one day in the office.

Handle your own caseload on property damage and coverage claims, support high-value cases often over £1 million, and contribute to insurer client seminars and training.

Qualifications

• Legal qualification as Solicitor/FILEX or equivalent, with admission to practice.
• Experience in defendant property insurance claims is required.
• Solid understanding of disputes, insurance coverage issues and claims handling.
• Knowledge of SRA Standards & Regulations is expected.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload from start to finish.
• Review documents and prepare draft advices for clients.
• Draft bespoke coverage advices and support litigation processes.
• Analyze coverage, liability, quantum and strategy; conduct investigations.
• Prepare first draft instructions to counsel and experts; perform legal research.
• Attend client meetings and conferences; ensure regulatory compliance.
• For cases managed independently, handle applications, court proceedings and negotiations.

Skills

Prioritization

Attention to Detail

Communication

Technical Proficiency

Education

Solicitor/FILEX

Job description

Property Risk & Coverage Lawyer

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bolton

Description

Keoghs LLP, a leading insurance law firm in the UK, is seeking a talented insurance lawyer to join our dynamic Property Risks and Coverage Team. With a flexible location policy and the opportunity for hybrid working, this is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a real impact. We do, however, require a minimum of one day per week in the office.

As part of our team, you'll collaborate on large and complex cases, tackling some of the most significant property damage and insurance coverage claims in the UK. Your role will involve handling your own caseload while supporting a lead lawyer(s) on high-value cases often exceeding £1 million.

You’ll also participate in delivering training seminars and workshops to various insurer clients, contributing to client development, and preparing and presenting seminars on technical legal issues.

If you’re ready to take on challenging and rewarding work in a supportive and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management

• Independently handle a caseload from start to finish.

When assisting a Large and Complex Lead Lawyer, tasks will include:

• Reviewing documents and preparing draft advices to clients.
• Crafting bespoke coverage advices.
• Supporting all aspects of the litigation process.
• Analysing issues of coverage, liability, quantum, and strategy.
• Conducting thorough investigations.
• Preparing first draft instructions to counsel and experts.
• Performing legal research and document searches.
• Attending client meetings, strategy discussions, and conferences for note-taking and follow-up.
• Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations.

For Cases Managed Independently

• Handle all aspects of case management.
• Draft applications and court proceedings.
• Engage in settlement negotiations, roundtable discussions, and ADR.

Note: The above is not an exhaustive list and other tasks may be delegated as required.

Working Hours

• 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
• Primary location is Bolton or Bristol, with additional hours as needed to meet client and court obligations.

Join us and thrive in a role that balances independence and teamwork, ensuring you grow professionally while making a significant impact!

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Legal Qualification: Solicitor/FILEX.
• Experience: Previous defendant property insurance claims experience
• Knowledge: Thorough understanding of disputes and claims handled by the department and our insurer clients.
• Technical Expertise: Familiarity with insurance coverage disputes, legal liability and causation including claim for breach of contract and in negligence and nuisance.

Desirable

• Customer Relations: Experience dealing with challenging customers.

Required Soft Skills

• Prioritization: Strong ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively.
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail in all tasks.
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable working with case management systems.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills for liaising with senior claims handlers and managing major litigation.

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

* after successfully completing probation