Senior Solicitor - Casualty / Property, Risks & Coverage

Keoghs; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Solicitor for a hybrid role in Belfast. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work on high-value claims in the High Court, including complex indemnity and liability issues. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, supervising junior team members, and providing expert guidance. The firm is recognized for its supportive environment and commitment to career progression, making it an ideal place for legal professionals looking to advance their careers. Join a dynamic team that values your expertise and fosters professional growth.

Benefits

Incentive Plan

25+ Days Holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Mental Health Support

Death in Service

Critical Illness Cover

Income Protection

Pension

Cycle Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or relevant legal experience required.
• Experience with indemnity, liability, and quantum preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of claims in the High Court.
• Supervise junior colleagues and provide guidance.
• Draft technical advice on indemnity and liability.

Skills

Indemnity

Liability

Quantum Analysis

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Supervisory Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Relevant Legal Experience

Job description

Senior Solicitor - Casualty / Property, Risks & Coverage

Keoghs Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Description

Application Deadline: 9 May 2025

Department: Legal

Location: Belfast

Job Purpose

This hybrid role offers an excellent development opportunity for a Senior Solicitor/Associate Solicitor to work within the Belfast Team dealing with higher value claims in the High Court. You will handle high value High Court cases, including Subrogated Recoveries, Property, Risks and Coverage (PRC) claims, working closely with insurers, insureds, loss adjusters, and brokers.

The PRC team resolves claims such as property damage, recoveries, policy disputes, fraud, subsidence, construction, farming, product liability, and household and commercial claims. Experience with complex indemnity and liability issues, as well as Casualty claims (Employer’s Liability and Public Liability), is preferred.

You will supervise junior colleagues, providing advice, guidance, and feedback. Keoghs is a leading provider of legal and claims solutions to the insurance sector, with a strong reputation in the market. We offer flexible, hybrid working, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of claims, mainly in the High Court.
• Communicating with insurer clients, handling queries, and providing updates.
• Analyzing quantum evidence, preparing chronologies, and identifying anomalies.
• Using your medical knowledge to instruct experts and identify key issues.
• Drafting technical advice on indemnity, liability, quantum, and causation.
• Identifying next steps and taking proactive actions.
• Interviewing witnesses, drafting statements, pleadings, and applications.
• Instructing counsel, attending conferences, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Meeting performance and quality standards.
• Supervising and developing junior team members.
• Maintaining case management systems and ensuring compliance.
• Participating in business development activities.

Working Hours

35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, with an unpaid lunch break. The primary location is Belfast Office.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

Essential: Qualified solicitor or relevant legal experience, experience in indemnity, liability, and quantum, and knowledge of complex medical issues is preferred. Strong analytical, advocacy, communication, and client care skills. Ability to plan, prioritize, and work under pressure. Confident, proactive, and able to supervise juniors.

Benefits

• Incentive Plan, 25+ days holiday, private medical insurance, health cash plan, mental health support, death in service, critical illness cover, income protection, pension, cycle scheme, tech scheme, season ticket loan, gym flex, discounts, and more.

Senior Level

• Executive

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Legal