Property Risk & Coverage Lawyer

Responsibilities

Independently handle a caseload from start to finish.
When assisting a Large and Complex Lead Lawyer, tasks will include:
Reviewing documents and preparing draft advices to clients.
Crafting bespoke coverage advices.
Supporting all aspects of the litigation process.
Analysing issues of coverage, liability, quantum, and strategy.
Preparing first draft instructions to counsel and experts.
Performing legal research and document searches.
Attending client meetings, strategy discussions, and conferences for note-taking and follow-up.
Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations.

Familiarity with insurance coverage disputes, legal liability and causation including claim for breach of contract and in negligence and nuisance.
Keen eye for detail in all tasks.
Comfortable working with case management systems.

Conducting thorough investigations.

Handle all aspects of case management.
Draft applications and court proceedings.
Engage in settlement negotiations, roundtable discussions, and ADR.
Note: The above is not an exhaustive list and other tasks may be delegated as required.

35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
Primary location is Bolton or Bristol, with additional hours as needed to meet client and court obligations.
Join us and thrive in a role that balances independence and teamwork, ensuring you grow professionally while making a significant impact!
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Solicitor/FILEX.

Previous defendant property insurance claims experience

Thorough understanding of disputes and claims handled by the department and our insurer clients.

Experience dealing with challenging customers.

Strong ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively.

Excellent interpersonal skills for liaising with senior claims handlers and managing major litigation.

25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
Death in Service
Critical Illness Cover
PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
Employee Resource Groups
Employee Volunteering Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme*
Tech Scheme*
Season Ticket Loan*
Gym Flex*
Access to Online Discount Sites
Discounted Gourmet Society Membership

Discounts at local retail outlets after successfully completing probation