Defendant Insurance Senior Associate/Legal Director (10 PQE)
| Posting date: | 08 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 August 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 3AG |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4701899_1751970125 |
Summary
Your new company
Our client is a nationally recognised UK law firm with a strong reputation in the defendant insurance sector, particularly in handling complex and high-value personal injury claims. The firm is known for its deep expertise in representing public sector bodies, including NHS trusts, local authorities, and insurers, across a wide range of liability claims. This role is associated with their Birmingham office. Applicants from further afield may also be considered on a largely home-working basis.
Your new role
This Defendant Insurance Senior Associate/Legal Director job will see you:
- Independently manage a caseload of complex, high-value multi-track personal injury and property damage claims.
- Provide strategic advice and litigation support to clients across the private and public sectors, including local authorities and charities.
- Acti as a trusted advisor to key clients, delivering high-quality legal services aligned with their commercial and reputational priorities.
- Support client relationship development and contribute to client-facing initiatives.
- Collaborate on multidisciplinary projects and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.
- Provide day-to-day supervision, mentoring, and support to junior lawyers and paralegals.
- Delegate tasks effectively and contribute to the development of junior team members.
What you'll need to succeed
You must be a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 10 years' qualifying experience within defendant insurance litigation. Strong technical expertise in personal injury and property damage claims, particularly multi-track and high-value matters. Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills along with experience supervising junior lawyers and contributing to team development.
What you'll get in return
This is a fantastic opportunity for defendant insurance Senior Associates/Legal Directors where you can find a full and interesting caseload of high-value personal injury and property damage claims on behalf of a range of private and public sector clients. A competitive salary and hybrid working structure are available and negotiable, dependent on experience. You will be expected to attend the office as required.
What you need to do now
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