Senior Contract Litigator

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking legal services provider as a Senior Contract Litigator. In this exciting role, you will handle a diverse caseload, including consumer contracts and professional negligence, while mentoring junior staff. Enjoy a hybrid working model that promotes flexibility, allowing you to balance office and home work. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization fosters an adaptable environment where your contributions can lead to continuous improvement in client services. If you are passionate about making law accessible and are seeking a supportive workplace, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Up to 10% annual performance bonus

50% off home, motor, and pet insurance

Free travel insurance

Green Flag breakdown cover

Additional health and dental insurance options

EV car scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Buy as you earn share scheme

Employee discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ PQE in Contract Law.
• Experience with Professional Negligence or Inheritance claims is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate legal advice and manage client expectations.
• Support strategic development of department best practices.

Skills

Contract Law

Professional Negligence

Inheritance Law

Client Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor (PQE)

Job description

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At DLG Legal Services, our mission is to make law easy and accessible to everyone. As part of the Direct Line Group, we provide legal services to over 50,000 DLG customers each year. Customers can access our legal Advice-line team, and our growing list of services includes personal injury, employment, property, inheritance, and contract litigation. We also support our parent group by litigating on their behalf.

We are expanding our Civil Litigation team and are looking to recruit a Senior Contract Litigator with the right competencies and a positive approach to join our Bristol or Leeds based teams, on a full-time, permanent basis.

The role

You will report to the Contracts Team Leader and will gain exposure to an exciting and varied caseload, including consumer contracts, professional negligence, and inheritance matters.

There is also potential for supervising some of our more junior staff and leading on multi-track files.

What you will be doing

You will provide accurate and clear legal advice, manage clients' expectations, explain decisions and the steps in the claims process clearly and succinctly, always ensuring the fair treatment of clients.

You will take all reasonable steps to settle claims and recover costs.

You will record time spent accurately and maintain precise system records.

You will identify learning and development needs and opportunities for self and team progression.

You will support the strategic development of department best practices, product performance, and customer experience through continuous improvement initiatives, with support and encouragement for new ideas.

What we are looking for

Minimum 5 years’ PQE in this field.

Experience with Professional Negligence or Inheritance claims is desirable.

Experience collaborating within a high-performing team.

Location: Bristol (BS1 6JX) or Leeds (LS1 4AZ)

Home Working: Hybrid model (2 days in the office, 3 days from home)

Working hours: 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Ways of Working

We offer a flexible, hybrid working model combining home and office work, with the exact in-office days depending on your role. We are open to flexible working arrangements to suit your needs. Please contact our team to discuss options.

We offer many benefits, including:

• Up to 10% annual performance bonus
• 50% off home, motor, and pet insurance, plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
• Additional health and dental insurance options
• EV car scheme for leasing electric or hybrid vehicles
• Generous holiday allowance
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Employee discounts and cashback
• And many more

Life at Direct Line Group

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

We understand that people work in different ways and are committed to providing a comfortable and adaptable environment. If you require adjustments during our recruitment process, please contact our team for support.