[Hiring] Solicitor - Specialist Liability (Data) @DAC Beachcroft

Role Description

DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint a Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive to join our Claims Solutions Group Data Breach Claims team.

• The Claims Solutions team advises insurers and corporate clients in their defence of claims of all values, types and complexity.
• Our National team deals with all aspects of defendant litigation, including complex and catastrophic injury.
• The Data Breach Claims team works on behalf of insurance companies, investigating, defending and resolving claims for compensation arising from data breaches, including claims from cyber-attacks.
• The work comprises:
  • Conducting litigated and pre-litigation claims
  • Investigating claims
  • Providing detailed pre-emptive advice on relevant issues to clients
  • Preparing a defence through to Trial when necessary
• We are looking to recruit a suitable experienced candidate who is keen to assist and run a caseload of civil claims in this area.
• Our cases vary from incidents involving individual data to defending multiple claims arising out of cyber incidents.
• You are assured of an interesting caseload, as much responsibility as you can handle, and plenty of challenging work.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of dealing with data breach claims is helpful but not essential.
• Willingness to grow and develop in the role and the wider business.

Requirements

• Handling a caseload of varied and complex claims
• Investigating data breach claims including claims for breaches of the GDPR and Data Protection Acts
• Providing timely, astute, commercially aware and sensitively drafted advice to clients
• Attending conferences, trials, and proofing witnesses
• Preparing and supervising disclosure of sensitive documentation
• Drafting Court documents
• Attending Trials and Applications (with Counsel)
• File management of complex and sensitive cases
• Achieving a minimum budgeted annual target of 1,440 chargeable hours per year
• Developing paralegals within the team
• Supporting marketing and business development activity within the team
• Assuming responsibility for quality control and benchmark compliance on work
• Maintaining and developing technical knowledge through online learning and training sessions
• Handling confidential information in line with the firm’s data security protocols

Benefits

• High levels of flexibility and a great work-life balance
• A well-rounded remuneration package, including:
  • Private medical insurance
  • Income protection insurance
  • Discounted gym membership
• 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