[Hiring] Solicitor /CILEX Lawyer/ Experienced Paralegal @DAC Beachcroft

Role Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer / Experienced Paralegal to join our Corporate Insurance & Risk (CIR) Transport and Logistics team, supervising and handling a portfolio of mainly corporate motor fleet claims with some opportunity to handle EL/PL Casualty claims, predominantly for large blue-chip corporate clients. This role will suit an experienced Motor Claims practitioner who enjoys technical leadership, mentoring others, and acting as a trusted adviser to corporate clients, alongside running their own caseload.

Please note: Significant Motor Litigation, including injury, credit hire and damage experience is preferred.

• Handling a mixed caseload of pre-litigated and litigated matters, ensuring continuity and a high-quality service for corporate clients.
• Providing technical supervision, guidance and support to junior fee earners and paralegals, including file review, audit preparation, and supporting professional development.
• Taking responsibility for the commercial and effective management of claims, ensuring strategy, indemnity spend and outcomes align with client objectives.
• Acting as a technical referral point within the team particularly on fast track matters.
• Delivering a timely, professional and client-focused service, building strong, trusted relationships with key corporate clients.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to clients, demonstrating a level of technical expertise and judgement commensurate with a supervisory role.
• Creating added value for clients by identifying trends, risks and opportunities, and contributing to bespoke legal and process-driven solutions.
• Supporting and contributing to client relationship management, including attendance at client meetings, training sessions, and claims clinics where required.
• Supporting marketing and business development activity within CIR, including networking events, client presentations and training.
• Assisting with the development of best practice, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.
• Building strong internal networks and maintaining awareness of DAC Beachcroft’s wider services.
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external SLAs, quality standards and data security protocols.
• Recording accurate and timely management information and supporting reporting requirements.
• Meeting personal and team performance objectives.
• Playing an active role in supporting the future growth and capability of the team, with scope for increased supervisory or line management responsibility over time.

Qualifications

• Strong Motor litigation experience.
• A thorough and practical understanding of Motor claims handling, particularly for corporate clients.
• The confidence and credibility to mentor and support others.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills, with experience dealing directly with corporate clients.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and provide clear technical guidance.
• A commercial mindset, with the ability to balance legal risk, cost and client outcomes.
• The ability to take a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach, rather than a purely academic one.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess factual evidence and identify key legal arguments.
• Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands.
• Resilience and confidence, particularly in negotiation and challenging discussions.
• An interest in using social media and professional networks to support the CIR brand and profile.
• 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.