Senior Defendant EL/PL Litigator

IPS Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Job summary

IPS Group is recruiting an experienced Defendant EL/PL Solicitor to join its well-established litigation team. You will manage a varied caseload of defendant employers' liability and public liability claims for insurers and major retail clients, taking cases from issue through to trial.

The role requires 7+ years' experience, strong track record in fast-track and multi-track litigation, and expert knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience defending EL/PL claims.
• Strong experience managing fast-track and multi-track litigation independently.
• Experience handling claims valued up to £350,000 through to trial.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation process.
• Strong technical capabilities across liability and quantum issues.
• Previous experience acting for insurers, retail clients or large corporate organisations.
• High Court litigation experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of defendant EL/PL claims, with a particular emphasis on retail-related litigation.
• Handling multi-track and intermediate track matters from issue through to trial.
• Providing strategic advice on liability, quantum and overall claims handling strategy.
• Working closely with insurer and corporate clients to deliver a high-quality and commercially focused service.
• Liaising with counsel, experts and other key stakeholders throughout the litigation process.
• Maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge of relevant legislation, procedural developments and case law.
• Contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment with access to strong supervision and technical support.

Skills

EL/PL Defence

Multi-track litigation

Costs budgeting

Trial experience

Job description

Hybrid Working Salary up to £65,000 plus Benefits
A leading insurance and litigation practice is looking to recruit an experienced Defendant EL/PL Solicitor to join its well-established litigation team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with significant experience handling complex employers' liability and public liability claims on behalf of insurers and major retail clients. You'll manage your own caseload of multi-track and intermediate track matters, taking cases from the outset of litigation through to trial.
The Role You will be responsible for:

• Managing a varied caseload of defendant EL/PL claims, with a particular emphasis on retail-related litigation.
• Handling multi-track and intermediate track matters from issue through to trial.
• Providing strategic advice on liability, quantum and overall claims handling strategy.
• Working closely with insurer and corporate clients to deliver a high-quality and commercially focused service.
• Liaising with counsel, experts and other key stakeholders throughout the litigation process.
• Maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge of relevant legislation, procedural developments and case law.
• Contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment with access to strong supervision and technical support.

About You The successful candidate is likely to have:

• 7+ years' experience defending EL/PL claims.
• Strong experience managing fast-track and multi-track litigation independently.
• Experience handling claims valued up to £350,000 through to trial.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation process.
• Strong technical capabilities across liability and quantum issues.
• Previous experience acting for insurers, retail clients or large corporate organisations.
• High Court litigation experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Experience of costs budgeting would be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• High-quality defendant insurance litigation work.
• Exposure to major insurer and retail clients.
• A genuine team culture with excellent support and supervision.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Clear opportunities for progression within a growing litigation practice.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.