RTA/Credit Hire Solicitor

Law Staff Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the City of London is seeking an experienced Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE specializing in Road Traffic Accident (RTA) and Credit Hire litigation. In this role, you will manage a diverse caseload, ensuring compliance with legislation and providing commercial legal advice. The firm offers a competitive salary starting at £60,000 plus hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package including a Profit Share Scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Salary of £60,000pa+

Hybrid working

Profit Share Scheme

Solicitor Bonus

Volunteer Sabbatical

Long Service awards

Private Medical Insurance

Worklife Central wellbeing program

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

Qualifications

• Must have experience in managing RTA and Credit Hire claims.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills are essential.
• Ability to provide clear legal advice throughout the proceedings.

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.

Skills

Road Traffic Accident (RTA) litigation

Credit Hire litigation

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Advocacy skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (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.