Solicitor – Aviation (No Aviation experience necessary)
Leeds
Hybrid
Permanent
About HF
People. Not just lawyers
We’re not your typical law firm – we’re people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long-lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward-thinking approach built around our clients’ needs, supported by cutting‑edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Solicitor to work within our Aviation Team in Leeds. This is a chance to join HF’s top rated Aviation Team, working on behalf of a range of aviation insurers and their insured clients around the world. Our small team specialise in defending a wide range of aviation related claims and litigation with a particular emphasis in working for international airports in defence of claims and litigation arising from their everyday aviation activities.
What will I be doing?
You will work as part of the team as a Solicitor, ensuring that clients are confident that their legal affairs are dealt with in a business-like and competent manner, ensuring the efficient operation of the firm. You will handlepre-litigation and litigatedPersonal Injury, Discrimination, EC1107/2006 andPropertyDamage claims up to £100,000 in valuewith supervision provided by the team’s Partner and Associate Partners.
You will alsoassistthe team’s Partner and Associate Partners with the higher value and/or complex claims that they handle, under close supervision but withoutday-to-dayresponsibility for the file. Cases youare responsible forhandling may include liability and/or quantum disputes.
You will be confident developing andmaintaininggood client relationship skills, gaining clients’ confidence and that of other professionals by providing clear, practical advice with sound commercial judgment and swift andaccurateimplementation of instructions. It’sessential that youremaincommercially aware and fully familiar with the firm’s strategy. Comfortable undertaking knowledgeable discussion about our industry,threatsand opportunities.
The Team
Our Aviationteamisfilled with ambitious professionals working in an engaging and friendly environment.Theteamsisasociable one with lots of team activities to get involved in. Client engagement is high and somework relatedtravel isrequired,perhaps overseas.Our Aviation team form part ofHF’sFinancialMarkets,Aviation& Marine group so opportunities for abroad caseload areavailable, allowing you togrow with HF as we progressourcombined offering!
The Clients
The clients represented by theAviation team are mostly related to the aviation industry in its widest sense and include International Airports in the UK and overseas, airstrip owners, domestic airports, aircraft owners and operators, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul organisations (MROs), Ground Handlers, PRM service providers, private pilots and concessionaires and suppliers related to the worldwide aviation industry.
The majority ofthe cases handled by the team is on the instruction of insurance company clients, with cases typically involving personal injury, property damage (including toaircraft), fatal accidents, Inquests, discrimination, DDA 1995 claims or breaches of the PRM Regulations (EC1107/2006). You may be involved in cases of all types in a supporting capacity,assistingthe handling fee earner to manage and advance cases asrequired. Inadditionalto their extensive Aviationclient base the team handlea variety of EL/PL cases on behalf of a variety of LondonMarket insurers. In that regard, knowledge or experience of scaffolding orconstruction related injury claimswould be desirable.
What do I need?
You will have an interest in civil litigation including personal injury claims, property damage claims, contractualdisputesand Aviation related laws including the Montreal Convention and EC1107/2006butpreviousaviation experience is not needed as full training will be provided. Foreign language skills are notrequired. You willbe aqualified legalprofessionalwith up to 3years PQE as a Solicitor(or equivalent)within England or Wales. We are also keen to hearfrom NewlyQualified Solicitors looking to expand their knowledge.
Preferably you will havepreviousexperience of dealing with personal injury claims using the portal and DCP.Previousknowledge of the CPR, the SRA Code of Conduct and their application will be an advantage. You will also be able to meet/exceed billing targets. Previousexperience of hourly rate charging preferable but not essential. You will have a client-centric approach and excellent client care skills.
What’s in it for you?
Apart from the competitive salary you’d expect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people. We’re committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone feels supported, empowered, and part of our success.
* 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
* Life Insurance & Income Protection
* Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
* Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
* Pension Scheme
* Electric Car Scheme
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
* Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
* Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
* Flu & Eyecare Vouchers – and more!
What next?
If HF sounds like a place where you could belong, we'd love to learn more about you!
Submit your CV here and we’ll be in touchif we have any opportunities that match your experience and interests. If we don’t have something right now, we’ll keep your details on file and may reach out in the future as part of ourtalent pipeline.
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