Lead Lawyer - Property Recoveries
Keoghs, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Keoghs LLP is one of the leading insurance law firms in the UK and the most dynamic in its sector. We now have an exciting opportunity for a talented insurance lawyer within the Property Risks & Coverage Team. This role will be based in one of our national offices in Bolton, Birmingham, Bristol or London and will specialise in handling a range of high value subrogated property recovery files, typically in excess of £100,000. Training and development will be provided for liability and policy coverage files, and flexible working is encouraged for the right candidate. You will handle a load of Property Risks matter files dealing with perils such as fires, floods, impacts and product liability, and the position involves managing a small team – leadership skills are essential. The role is technical and client‑facing, requiring strong client relationship building, training and mentoring skills, and the ability to deliver first‑class legal solutions to complex problems. The successful candidate will work closely with Jonathan Bingham, Partner in Property Risks & Coverage, and support team training seminars and workshops. An interest in client development and a proven track record of delivering technical legal seminars are highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
* Initial review/report including consideration of funding
* Investigate evidential matters and gather evidence to establish cause of action
* Conduct investigations with third parties
* Instruct counsel and experts
* Perform legal research
* Draft generally
* Attend conferences and trials with counsel
* Deal with routine correspondence
* Liaise with lay and insurer clients
* Engage in settlement negotiations, including drafting Part 36 offers
* Prepare pre‑action and interim applications
* Drive the litigation process
* Assist with ADR, including mediation
* Attend court appointments
* Conduct advocacy by telephone and in person
Team Leadership
* Manage a team of up to three lawyers in terms of service delivery and professional development, including technical supervision
* Ensure all team members have appropriate objectives and are measured against Keoghs performance management processes
* Recruit and retain personnel within the wider PRC team to maintain profitability and the ideal operating model, feeding into the PRC talent pipeline
* Apply Keoghs people processes and procedures effectively, fairly, and transparently
* Communicate clearly, concisely, and engagingly to promote morale, motivation, and give feedback
Sales & Business Development
* Day‑to‑day management of nominated account(s)
* Preparation and delivery of client MI
* Preparation and delivery of client training events
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Qualified solicitor or equivalent with relevant technical capability
* Minimum of 3 years claimant property litigation experience
* Experience of running a case load
* Working knowledge of delivering client KPIs
Soft Skills
* Ability to prioritise workload
* Attention to detail
* Proficient with case‑management systems
* Skill in liaison with senior claims handlers for major and expensive litigation
Benefits
* Davies Incentive Plan
* 25 days holiday per year, increasing with level of service (option to buy & sell 3 days)
* Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – auto‑enrolment at single cover, optional family option within first month
* Simply Health Care Cash Plan
* WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and virtual wellbeing covering health, mental health, wellbeing, healthy living, and financial & legal wellbeing
* Death in Service
* Critical Illness Cover
* PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
* Pension Contribution 5% Employee / 3% Employer (post‑probation)
* Employee Resource Groups
* Employee Volunteering Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme*
* Tech Scheme*
* Season Ticket Loan*
* Gym Flex*
* Access to online discount sites
* Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
* Discounted tickets for Merlin attractions nationwide
* Discounts at local retail outlets
Job Details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full time
* Job function: Legal
* Industries: Law Practice
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