[Hiring] Litigation Solicitor / NQ Solicitor - Vehicle Hire and Damage @DAC Beachcroft

Role Description

DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint a Solicitor / CILEx Lawyer to join our Vehicle Hire and Damage Team. Our Vehicle Hire and Damage team works with more than 40 insurance companies and self‑insured corporates, handling all aspects of defendant hire and vehicle damage dispute resolution and delivering a complete end‑to‑end service. We also provide clients with proactive advice and support them in shaping their own strategies.

• The team deals with hire and damage claims across small track to multi‑track matters.
• We assist with liability, indemnity and related losses such as personal injury and diminution.
• We take a progressive and analytical approach, building a market‑leading reputation not only for litigation, but also for monitoring behaviours, identifying trends and delivering insights that help insurers shape bespoke strategies and influence wider market conduct.

Due to the size of the team and the breadth of our client base, there are significant opportunities for growth and development. Career progression may include:

• Technical development
• Deeper client relationship engagement
• Moving into leadership roles

We also actively encourage and support further professional development. Our team is busy and dedicated, but we provide genuine flexibility around when and where you work, allowing you to balance professional and personal commitments. We welcome applicants qualified in England and Wales to work on a hybrid or remote basis.

What you will do:

• Handle your own caseload of mixed‑value litigated hire and damage claims.
• Manage a busy caseload and ensure files progress proactively.
• Deliver work that meets client needs, service standards and commercial expectations.
• Raise and address any emerging risk or compliance issues appropriately.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support overall team performance.
• Maintain strong financial awareness and work efficiently to meet targets.
• Share key information and contribute to communication across the team.
• Contribute to team motivation, engagement and wellbeing; and participate in relevant performance and development discussions.
• Act as a point of contact for clients and demonstrate strong technical expertise.
• Support business development activities, such as client training, marketing events and insight sessions.
• Maintain awareness of the firm’s strategic objectives and keep your technical knowledge up to date through training and appropriate reading.
• Ensure all confidential information is handled in line with the firm’s data security protocols.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer
• Demonstratable experience in Credit Hire and Damage claims is essential.
• Experience managing a caseload involving hire or related claims.
• Strong compliance with client SLAs, protocols and KPIs.
• Organised, able to prioritise effectively and work independently.
• Commercially aware, understanding both the legal position and when it is proportionate to pursue particular arguments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resilient, confident in negotiation and open to constructive feedback.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Word and Excel.
• Alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).

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.