[Hiring] Associate / Legal Director @DAC Beachcroft

Role Description

We are delighted to be able to invite applications from qualified lawyers (both Solicitors and Chartered Legal Executives) at a senior level wanting to join our national Catastrophic and Complex Injury Team. The role offers the opportunity to expand on your already existing portfolio in a collaborative environment with the potential for further promotion.

Our National team provides effective claims solutions for cases of the utmost severity and complexity, allowing our lawyers to build strategic partnerships. Whether the instruction is for pre-emptive advice/investigations or upon litigation, our aim is to provide a clear strategy from the outset.

• Effectively running your own case load of complex injury files to ensure deadlines are met and cases managed proactively to conclusion
• Devising a clear case strategy which is adhered to, ensuring cases are run smoothly and balance the commercial interests of both the Firm and the client
• Working with Partners on multi-million-pound claims
• Ensuring work is carried out effectively to meet the needs of the clients, the commercial requirements of the firm and the quality standards to include:
  • Adherence to internal and client SLAs, KPIs and protocols
  • Achievement of agreed financial targets
  • Prompt billing and collection of WIP and disbursements
  • Prompt and accurate provision of MI
  • Applying appropriate and current technical expertise and case law
• Effectively managing risk and compliance issues within each case, ensuring any emerging problems are escalated promptly
• Engaging with clients where appropriate to maximise opportunities to meet and build rapport with clients, at all times acting as an ambassador of the firm
• Contribute to Business Development and client relationship activity in support of the Client Relationship Partner
• Maintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications

Qualifications

• Ambitious individual seeking to progress your career in an industry leading firm
• Previous experience of working on RTA/ EL/ & PL Large Loss/ Catastrophic and Complex Injury claims
• A high level of personal compliance with firm protocols and procedures
• Good legal knowledge relevant to your area of expertise
• An ability to adopt a commercial perspective to legal issues
• Confident negotiation skills
• The ability to be team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team
• Excellent relationship and client handling skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day activities

Benefits

• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
• A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
• In person and remote social events
• Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities