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Litigation solicitor

United Kingdom, Newport · Job Posted February 06, 2026
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DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint a Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive Litigator 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
  • Manage a busy caseload and ensuring 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 working efficiently to meet targets
  • Share key information and contributing to communication across the team
  • Contribute to team motivation, engagement and wellbeing
  • 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
  • Keep 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

Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive Litigator
  • 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
  • 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)

Nice to have

Experience in Motor or similar Civil Litigation matters alongside Hire experience

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

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