Senior Associate Solicitor - Counter Fraud

Howells Solutions Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Birmingham seeks a Senior Associate specializing in counter-fraud matters. The role includes managing litigation, preparing legal documents, and advising high-value clients. Candidates should have 7-10+ years' PQE in defendant insurance litigation and strong analytical skills. The firm offers a salary between £65,000 - £80,000, with remote working options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Remote working options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in litigating fraudulent or suspected fraudulent claims.
• Excellent knowledge of the CPR and litigation process.
• Confidence in building relationships with insurer clients.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex counter-fraud litigation.
• Conduct forensic investigations and build defence strategies.
• Prepare pleadings and witness statements.
• Provide clear, pragmatic advice to clients.

Skills

Defendant insurance litigation

Counter fraud knowledge

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

7-10+ years' PQE

Job description

Role Overview

Acting for a premium defendant client base, the Senior Associate will manage a quality caseload of counter-fraud matters involving motor, casualty, credit hire fraud, staged/induced accidents, exaggerated claims, LVI, and organised fraud networks. The firm is looking for a lawyer who combines strong litigation expertise with strategic insight and commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a complex and varied caseload of defendant counter-fraud litigation.
• Conduct forensic investigations, analyse intelligence, and build robust defence strategies.
• Prepare high-quality pleadings, witness statements, instructions to counsel, and trial bundles.
• Progress matters efficiently through all litigation stages, including trial where necessary.
• Provide clear, pragmatic advice to a high-value insurer client base.
• Attend hearings, conferences, and settlement discussions.
• Mentor and supervise junior colleagues where required.
• Contribute to client development initiatives, training sessions, and thought leadership on emerging fraud trends.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory and client service standards.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have:

• 7-10+ years' PQE (guideline) in defendant insurance litigation, ideally with exposure to counter fraud.
• A demonstrable background in litigating fraudulent or suspected fraudulent claims.
• Excellent knowledge of the CPR and litigation process.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and tactical decision-making skills.
• Confident communication and relationship-building skills with insurer clients.
• The ability to work autonomously with a proactive, commercially minded approach.
• Experience supervising junior team members (desirable).

Desirable Expertise

• Experience handling high-value, multi-track, or organised fraud matters.
• Knowledge of intelligence tools, telematics, analytics platforms, or fraud rings.
• Prior involvement in industry anti-fraud training or seminars.

What the Firm Offers

• Salary between 65,000 - 80,000, depending on experience.
• Remote working available with occasional travel to the office, with offices across the UK including Scotland.
• Strong prospects for career development within a growing national practice.
• A supportive culture anchored in professional excellence and innovation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, private medical insurance, and enhanced leave.
• High-quality, career-enhancing caseload with national insurer clients.

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.