In House Lawyer – Claims – Insurance

Role Overview
Are you an experienced injury lawyer looking to make a move in-house? Our client is an established, forward-thinking insurance business that is seeking a Solicitor, Legal Executive or Fee Earner to join its Complex Claims Care Team in Leeds.

The position sits within a growing claims function that prides itself on delivering a proactive, commercial and client-focused service. The successful candidate will manage a varied and technically interesting caseload, with a particular focus on care-related matters, while working closely with brokers, underwriters and internal stakeholders. Someone from an EL/PL claims background is ideal.

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed

• Strong background in defendant or claimant EL/PL work.
• Care sector experience beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to understand policy wordings and their application, particularly in relation to Professional Indemnity, Employers’ Liability, Public Liability and Management Liability claims.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and see claims through to resolution.
• Confidence building and maintaining relationships with brokers and key stakeholders.
• Willingness to study towards, or continue with, CII qualifications where relevant.

What’s on Offer?

• Perfect opportunity for a lawyer looking to move into an in house insurance sector role. You will step away from billable hours and litigation and move into coverage assessment, claims management and wordings advice.
• Salary up to £45,000
• Annual bonus of up to 17 percent
• Hybrid working with four days per week based in the Leeds office and one from home.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with buy and sell options
• Private medical and dental cover
• Life assurance and income protection
• Supportive culture with genuine opportunities for learning, development and progression
• Exposure to a broad and technically challenging range of complex claims