Credit Hire Legal Advisor
Location: Flexible / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive + benefits
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Credit Hire Legal Advisor to join a leading law firm. You’ll play a key role in handling litigated credit hire claims, providing clear advice to clients, and taking a pragmatic commercial approach to settlements.
The Role
1. Manage a caseload of litigated credit hire claims from inception to resolution.
2. Advise clients on litigation strategy, costs, and risks.
3. Instruct Counsel, attend hearings/CMCs, and undertake telephone advocacy where required.
4. Liaise with clients, insurers, and third parties to keep cases progressing smoothly.
5. Support junior team members and contribute to a collaborative working environment.
About You
6. Solicitor, CiLEX, or experienced file handler with proven expertise in credit hire.
7. Strong knowledge of CPR, case law, RTA liability, and quantum issues.
8. Experience handling fast- and multi-track claims.
9. Excellent advocacy, negotiation, and client care skills.
10. Organised, detail-driven, and commercially aware.
Benefits
11. + days holiday plus bank holidays, with holiday buy/sell scheme.
12. Hybrid working model.
13. Life assurance & pension scheme.
14. Medicash health plan & wellbeing support.
15. Volunteering days, matched charity giving, and funded social events.
16. Training, development, and clear progression opportunities.