RTA/Credit Hire Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in Bromley is seeking a Solicitor with at least 2 years of PQE, specializing in Road Traffic Accident and Credit Hire litigation. You will manage litigated and pre-litigated claims, negotiate settlements, and ensure compliance with legal standards. This role offers a competitive salary starting at £60,000pa, hybrid working, and a range of benefits including a profit share scheme and generous annual leave. Join a leading firm recognized for its expert legal advice and supportive team environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Profit Share Scheme

Solicitor Bonus

Generous Annual Leave

Qualifications

• A Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' PQE in RTA and Credit Hire litigation.
• Proven experience in managing litigated and pre-litigated claims.
• Ability to negotiate settlements and draft legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of litigated and pre-litigated RTA and Credit Hire claims.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, and court documents.
• Negotiate settlements and liaise with clients, insurers, and counsel.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Advocacy skills

Experience in RTA litigation

Experience in Credit Hire litigation

Education

Solicitor with 2+ years PQE

Job description

Our Legal 500 client is seeking a Solicitor (2+ years’ PQE) with experience in Road Traffic Accident (RTA) and Credit Hire litigation. As an RTA/Credit Hire Solicitor, you’ll manage Small, Fast, Intermediate, and Multi-Track cases while driving outcomes through strong drafting, negotiation, and advocacy.

This is a prime opportunity to grow your expertise as an RTA/Credit Hire Solicitor within a leading department.

The Firm

A Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firm, recognised in the Times Best Law Firms 2026, our client provides expert, jargon-free legal advice across a wide range of areas, supported by a team of specialists, and has built a loyal and growing client base.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of litigated and pre-litigated RTA and Credit Hire claims
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, and court documents
• Negotiate settlements and liaise with clients, insurers, and counsel
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and procedural rules
• Provide clear, commercial legal advice throughout all stages of proceedings
• Deliver robust and commercially focused representation
• Support and assist junior team members

Benefits

• Salary of £60,000pa+
• Hybrid working
• Profit Share Scheme
• Solicitor Bonus
• Volunteer Sabbatical
• Long Service awards
• Access to Private Medical Insurance
• Wellbeing – Worklife Central
• Medicash healthplan
• Death in Service Insurance
• Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
• Generous Annual Leave (25 days rising to 30 days)
• Season Ticket Loan
• Birthday Day Off

For more information about this RTA/Credit Hire Solicitor vacancy, please contact Mia Henderson quoting reference number: 37580.