(RETRAIN) Senior Police Claims Solicitor (4 PQE)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Sale; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Police Claims Solicitor with 4 years of experience to join their team. This hybrid role offers up to £65,000 annually, depending on experience, handling diverse civil actions against the police. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with backgrounds in data protection, historic abuse, or prison law being preferred. The position includes mentoring junior members and supporting client development initiatives while achieving financial targets and maintaining compliance.

Qualifications

• 4 years of qualified experience as a solicitor.
• Police law experience is preferable.
• Strong academics with a focus on communication and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Represent various police forces and insurers in civil actions.
• Manage a caseload of civil malfeasance claims.
• Support Team Manager with client development and training.

Skills

Qualified solicitor

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Employer:

Hays Specialist Recruitment

Location:

Pay:

£45,000.0 to £65,000.0 per year, Up to £65,000 (DoE)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

01/02/2026

About this job

Your new company Our client is a leading defendant firm and a recognised top UK employer with offices across the nation.

They are currently recruiting for multiple solicitors with 4 PQE to join their Police Claims team in Manchester, Liverpool or Leicester.

This is a retrain opportunity for strong candidates with experience of data protection, historic abuse or prison law.

This is a hybrid role with an expectation of 2-3 days a week in the office.

Your new role This Senior Police Claims Solicitor role will see you: Represent various police forces, claims handlers, and insurers in defending civil actions against the police.

Manage a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated civil malfeasance claims, including: false imprisonment, trespass, malicious prosecution, Human Rights Act claims and employer's liability claims Support the Team Manager with client development, training, and networking initiatives.

Mentor and guide junior team members.

Liaise with solicitors, insurers, experts, counsel, and clients.

Maintain accurate records, manage diaries, and complete client MI procedures.

Attend court hearings and conduct advocacy where appropriate.

Deliver high standards of client care in line with firm guidelines.

Meet financial and chargeable hours targets.

Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.

What you'll need to succeed You must be a qualified solicitor with 4 years of qualified experience.

Police law experience is preferable.

Data protection, historic abuse or prison law experience is required if looking for a retain role.

Defendant experience is preferable, but those with strong claimant experience will also be considered.

Applicants must have strong academics and excellent communication and organisational skills.

What you'll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity for senior solicitors with current police law experience or for those with data protection, historic abuse or prison law experience looking to retrain.

You can expect an interesting caseload in a niche, yet exciting area of law.

Training will be provided for those looking to retrain.

A salary of up to £65,000 is available and negotiable dependent on experience.

The firm offers hybrid working with 2-3 days a week required in the office.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email or call us now on 0161 228 7770.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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