Senior Associate - Insurance

HVLR LTD; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

HVLR LTD in Leeds is seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor to join our Insurance and Complex Claims team. You will handle a varied caseload of complex Defendant Insurance claims, primarily Employers' Liability and Public Liability arising from serious injuries.

You will manage your own caseload, advise insurers and commercial clients on liability and indemnity, develop case strategy, negotiate and litigate, conduct advocacy, and supervise junior solicitors and support staff.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' PQE in Defendant Insurance, EL and PL claims.
• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX equivalent.
• Strong CPR and Insurance litigation knowledge.
• Experience advising insurers and commercial clients.
• Supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex EL and PL claims
• Advise insurers and commercial organisations on liability, indemnity and contractual issues
• Develop case strategy and provide clear legal advice
• Negotiate, mediate and litigate claims
• Conduct advocacy and attend court
• Supervise junior solicitors and support staff
• Contribute to client relationships and business development

Skills

7+ PQE

EL/PL experience

Defendant insurance claims

Case management

Business development

Education

Solicitor qualification or CILEX equivalent

Job description

Senior Associate - Complex Insurance Claims

Leeds £Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Defendant Insurance Solicitor with strong Employers' Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) experience?

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate Solicitor to join an established Insurance and Complex Claims team in Leeds.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Insurance Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career, handling a varied caseload of complex Defendant Insurance claims, primarily Employers' Liability and Public Liability claims arising from serious injuries.

The role

You will handle your own caseload of complex EL and PL claims, whilst also supporting Partners on higher-value and catastrophic injury / complex claims.

Your work will include:

• Handling complex Employers' Liability and Public Liability claims
• Advising insurers and commercial organisations on liability, indemnity and contractual issues
• Developing case strategy and providing clear legal advice
• Negotiating, mediating and litigating claims
• Conducting advocacy and attending court where required
• Managing your own caseload, deadlines and financial targets
• Supervising junior solicitors and support staff
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development

About you

You will be a qualified Solicitor or CILEX equivalent with 7+ years' PQE, with demonstrable experience in Defendant Insurance, Employers' Liability and Public Liability claims.

You will ideally have:

• Strong Defendant EL/PL experience
• Excellent knowledge of CPR and Insurance litigation
• Experience acting for insurers and commercial clients
• Experience of complex and/or high-value injury claims
• Advocacy and court experience
• Previous supervision experience
• Experience managing your own caseload and meeting fee targets
• Good client care and communication skills
• An interest in business development

Experience of catastrophic loss, construction or sports-related claims would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is a Senior Associate Insurance Solicitor opportunity within a supportive and collaborative team, offering genuine career progression, interesting complex claims and a good work-life balance.