Solicitor – Management Liability and Financial Lines

HF LIMITED t/a HF; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HF LIMITED t/a HF is seeking a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales to manage claims and disputes across D&O, PI, FI, EPL, Cyber and Crime policies. You will analyse coverage positions, draft opinions and declinatures, and oversee complex litigation from start to finish.

You will liaise with counsel, experts and insurers and drive client relationships within the Management Liability & Financial Lines practice, contributing to business development and risk management initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Experience advising insurers and/or corporate policyholders.
• Strong policy coverage analysis skills.
• Experience handling complex litigation and dispute resolution.
• Excellent technical legal knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to colleagues and clients.
• Interest in business development, networking and market engagement.
• Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgement.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Managing claims and disputes from first notification through to resolution.
• Advising on matters under D&O, PI, FI, EPL, Cyber and Crime policies.
• Analysing coverage positions and preparing detailed coverage advice.
• Drafting coverage opinions and declinature letters.
• Handling litigation, arbitration, mediation and settlement negotiations.
• Investigating liability, causation, quantum and indemnity issues.
• Preparing pleadings, witness statements and court documentation.
• Liaising with counsel, experts and advisers.
• Advising insurers on claims investigations and complex coverage disputes.
• Contributing to client relationships and business development in Management Liability & Financial Lines.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship building

Time management

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Collaboration

Prioritisation

Education

Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

• 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.