Solicitor

HF; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Dynamic workplace

Job summary

HF is recruiting a Solicitor for its Management Liability and Financial Lines practice in London. You will manage a varied caseload for insurers and policyholders, with emphasis on D&O, PI, FI, EPL, Cyber and crime.

You’ll work closely with Partners and senior lawyers in a hybrid London environment and develop specialist expertise. The role requires qualified solicitors with strong negotiation skills, excellent drafting ability and a proactive client-service mindset.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in management liability, financial lines, insurance litigation or related disputes.
• Experience advising insurers and/or corporate policyholders.
• Strong policy coverage analysis skills.
• Experience handling complex litigation and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Managing claims and disputes from first notification through resolution.
• Advising on D&O, PI, FI, EPL, Cyber and Crime policies.
• Analysing coverage positions and preparing detailed coverage advice.
• Drafting coverage opinions and letters; coordinating with counsel and experts.
• Handling litigation, arbitration, mediation and settlements.
• Supporting clients with risk management and policy development.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Qualified as Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

About The Role

Solicitor – Management Liability and Financial Lines

London

Hybrid

Contract Type – Permanent

About HF

People. Not just lawyers

We’re not your typical law firm – we’re people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long-lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward-thinking approach built around our clients’ needs, supported by cutting-edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law. Our London Market & Specialty team is recognised for its expertise in handling complex, high-value insurance and commercial disputes. Within this, our growing Management Liability & Financial Lines practice advises insurers, corporate policyholders, financial institutions, directors, officers and professionals across a wide range of sectors. Working closely with market-leading Partners and specialists, the team handles claims and coverage disputes arising from Directors' & Officers' Liability (D&O), Professional Indemnity (PI), Financial Institutions (FI), Employment Practices Liability (EPL), Cyber and Crime policies. The team is known for delivering commercially focused advice on some of the most challenging and high-profile matters in the market.

What Our Team Says

“Our team combines technical excellence with a collaborative and supportive culture. We work on complex and interesting cases while providing opportunities for our lawyers to develop specialist expertise and build strong relationships with clients across the insurance market.”

What you’ll be doing?

We are currently recruiting for an Solicitor to join our growing Management Liability & Financial Lines team in London. Working directly with Partners and senior lawyers, you'll manage a varied caseload of management liability and financial lines matters, acting primarily for insurers and their insureds under a dual retainer.

Your Work Will Include

• Managing claims and disputes from first notification through to resolution.


• Advising on matters arising under D&O, PI, FI, EPL, Cyber and Crime policies.


• Analysing coverage positions and preparing detailed coverage advice.


• Drafting coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters and declinature correspondence.


• Handling litigation, arbitration, mediation and settlement negotiations.


• Investigating liability, causation, quantum and indemnity issues.


• Preparing pleadings, witness statements, expert evidence and court documentation.


• Liaising with counsel, experts, forensic accountants and specialist advisers.


• Advising insurers on claims investigations and complex coverage disputes.


• Working with high-profile corporate entities, financial institutions, directors, officers and professionals across a variety of industry sectors.


• Supporting clients through risk management initiatives, policy development, claims trend analysis and technical training.


• Contributing to legal updates, thought leadership, seminars and business development activities.


• Playing an important role in building and maintaining client relationships, supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the continued growth of the Management Liability & Financial Lines practice.

What do I need?

We're interested in hearing from qualified Solicitors who have experience in management of liability, financial lines, professional indemnity, insurance litigation, or commercial disputes.

You’ll Ideally Have

• Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales.


• Experience advising insurers and/or corporate policyholders.


• Strong policy coverage analysis skills.


• Experience handling complex litigation and dispute resolution matters.


• Excellent technical legal knowledge and commercial awareness.


• Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.


• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.


• A collaborative and proactive approach to working with colleagues and clients.


• An interest in business development, networking and market engagement.


• Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgement.


• A commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

What’s in it for you?

Apart from the competitive salary you’d expect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people. We’re committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone feels supported, empowered, and part of our success.

You’ll Enjoy

• Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales.


• Experience advising insurers and/or corporate policyholders.


• Strong policy coverage analysis skills.


• Experience handling complex litigation and dispute resolution matters.


• Excellent technical legal knowledge and commercial awareness.


• Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.


• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.


• A collaborative and proactive approach to working with colleagues and clients.


• An interest in business development, networking and market engagement.


• Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgement.


• A commitment to delivering exceptional client service.