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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 also 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.
Job Responsibility
Handle your own caseload of mixed-value litigated hire and damage claims
Managing a busy caseload and ensuring files progress proactively
Delivering work that meets client needs, service standards and commercial expectations
Raising and addressing any emerging risk or compliance issues appropriately
Collaborating with colleagues to support overall team performance
Maintaining strong financial awareness and working efficiently to meet targets
Sharing key information and contributing to communication across the team
Contributing to team motivation, engagement and wellbeing
Participating in relevant performance and development discussions
Acting as a point of contact for clients and demonstrating strong technical expertise
Supporting business development activities, such as client training, marketing events and insight sessions
Maintaining awareness of the firm's strategic objectives
Keeping technical knowledge up to date through training and appropriate reading
Ensuring all confidential information is handled in line with the firm's data security protocols
Requirements
Qualified Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer
Demonstratable experience in Credit Hire and Damage claims is essential
we are happy to consider individuals who have also worked in Motor or similar Civil Litigation matters alongside their Credit Hire experience
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, while recognising when support or escalation is needed
Commercially aware, understanding both the legal position and when it is proportionate to pursue particular arguments
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build rapport with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders
Resilient, confident in negotiation and open to constructive feedback
Keen to learn and able to apply new skills and knowledge effectively
Strong IT skills, particularly in Word and Excel
Demonstrate alignment with the Firm's Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive)
What we offer
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