[Hiring] Solicitor - Property Subsidence @DAC Beachcroft

Role Description

A new opportunity has arisen within CSG, within our International Law Firm DAC Beachcroft. We are looking for the next Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive to join our Insurance Property Team on a permanent basis, specifically within our Subsidence product.

We are a market leading insurance firm which offers bespoke solutions to our clients (Insurance Companies and their customers and local authorities) following a claim. We are looking for someone with litigation experience who can drive matters to an early conclusion.

The Subsidence team handles a mix of claims from tree root damage, to tree failures and Knotweed cases, covering subrogated recoveries, mitigation, TPO, liability and coverage. This is a highly specialised area of law and we are looking to invest time in developing the right candidate, even if they have no direct subsidence knowledge.

• Responsible for your own caseload, under supervision, to bring matters to a swift conclusion.
• Effectively running the file to ensure deadlines are met and cases managed proactively to conclusion.
• Ensure work is carried out effectively to meet the needs of the clients, the commercial requirements of the firm and the quality standards expected.
• Engaging with clients 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 where required.
• Where appropriate, deliver training, and attend review meetings with clients, pulling together success stories and data stories.
• Updating clients on market and legal issues affecting subsidence exposure.
• Maintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications.

Qualifications

• Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive or experienced Paralegal.
• Good legal knowledge relevant to their area of expertise, for example general litigation experience or working for local authorities.
• Good organisation skills, able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload and meet conflicting demands.
• An ability to adopt a commercial perspective to legal issues.
• High standard of written and oral communication skills with attention to detail.
• Confident negotiator, with experience of settlement negotiations.
• Financial rigour, with timely billing and closing of files.
• Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team.
• Familiar with working on large accounts and management information experience.
• Able to assist with the collation of data and provide clients with data stories representing the book of business.
• Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).
• Previous knowledge of the subsidence industry and claims process is helpful but not a prerequisite as all training will be provided.

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.