My client is seeking 0-5+PQE Solicitors/Associates to join a friendly and dynamic Clinical Risk team. This Clinical Risk Solicitor/Associate role presents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and passionate individual to join an award-winning, progressive and highly specialised team. We have a proven track record in complex claims across all medical specialisms.
They are a leading international legal business with over 2,400 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. They act for the majority of the top 30 insurance and financial services companies operating in the UK. Our clinical risk cluster is the biggest nationally, located across 5 locations, in Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Winchester and Newcastle.
The role will require handling of a challenging but fulfilling caseload of defendant clinical negligence work acting for a variety of clients, which may include work for NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts, MDU, independent providers, and medical malpractice insurers. You will also draft legal documents, conduct face to face negotiations and mediation of claims, prepare cases for and adhering to court deadlines. Given the fantastic reputation of the business, you will be expected to engage in direct client care, acting as first and primary contact for clients on a day-to-day basis, providing them with commercially focused legal advice, and adhering to their protocols and processes. The client will also warmly accept, and encourage, appropriate contribution to non-fee-earning activity such as knowledge sharing, training, client seminars, writing articles for publication both for in-house and external publications, and business development.
The Ideal Candidate
A 0-5+PQE Solicitor/Associate with experience in clinical negligence, personal injury, civil litigation, or insurance law.
Experience of an NHS Resolution or MDO panel firm would be desirable but is not essential. We want the best candidates no matter what their background is.
Strong technical and organisational skills to ensure a pragmatic and methodical approach to handling a variety of clinical negligence claims simultaneously, through an IT case management system.
A demonstrable ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic' approach to legal issues and to be highly client focused.
Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to mentor, coach and supervise less experienced members of teams.
The client will provide you with:
Flexibility – home-working and part-time work will be considered.
Fantastic benefits, which include regular pay reviews with consideration of the wider market, attractive pension scheme, private medical insurance, and regular social events.
A competitive bonus scheme that recognises not just financial performance but ’added value’ for our clients.
If you would like to apply for this role or have any questions, please contact Chloe Murphy at Sacco Mann on 0113 467 9783 or ask to speak to another member of the team. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website.....Read more...
My client is looking for a Personal Injury specialist to manage their Occupiers and Public Liability portal team.
You will be an experienced team leader, with a passion for training and developing a team which provides an outstanding client service.
The role requires a confident, effective communicator with the ability to build and nurture relationships. You will be required to take full ownership of your team, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and risk management. As we are committed to continuous improvement, the expectation would be for the successful candidate to conduct frequent process reviews and implement relevant changes when required.
Responsibilities:
Supervising a team of 10-15 Portal Litigation Executives
Overseeing in excess of 1,500 claims.
Training and career development of the team.
Accessing claims, liability, and quantum
Provide technical help and support when required.
Overseeing the daily team activities, optimising resources, and ensuring quality service delivery
Allocate work effectively and monitor team productivity to meet targets and deadlines.
Conduct one-to-ones and performance reviews and ensure all team members have clear objectives.
Organise training, coaching, and mentoring to ensure team members are fully equipped to perform their roles.
Review and improve internal processes, ensuring effective cross-team communication.
Maintain good relationships with work providers and suppliers.
Dealing with client queries and complaints
Person Specification:
A qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive (CILEX) or qualified by experience.
Experience of managing a Claimant Personal Injury portal caseload, ideally Occupiers Liability and Public Liability claims from inception to conclusion.
Previous experience of supervising large teams of paralegals
Ensuring productivity and tasks are prioritised effectively.
Working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and good knowledge of the relevant Pre-Action Protocols
Experienced at dealing with client queries and complaints.
The ability to deal with clients and third parties in a professional and competent manner is essential.
Strong organisational, leadership and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage team productivity and prioritise tasks effectively.
Acute attention to detail and experience in a process-driven environment
Strong administrative and analytical skills with the ability to handle sensitive information.
Sound letter writing and document drafting skills.
IT proficiency, ideally experience of working on a case management system.
Salary, Hours & Benefits:
A basic salary of £40,000-£50.000? with the opportunity to earn a team bonus?
Standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday.
3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation.
23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays.
3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service
Extra days holiday for your birthday after 2 years service
Private medical insurance available after 2 years service
Death in Service
Excellent regular training including away days.
Strong development opportunities and regular supervision.
24/7 onsite Gym access
Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more
Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.
Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity and Inclusion.
Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual (optional) flu jab.
If the above role is of any interest then please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or to discuss the role further call Chris on 0161 914 7357.....Read more...
This role offers significant career opportunity to a Pensions Solicitor looking to take on a senior role within the Leeds office of an impressive global law firm.
Joining this highly regarded team, you will work on a national basis but be based in the Leeds office so that you can assist with the delivery of support and supervision to more junior lawyers. This, together with the volume and quality of work that the undertake makes this an appealing opportunity for those who are perhaps wanting to move from London for lifestyle reasons but are worried about the impact this could have on their work life.
The Role
From day one you will be dealing with an array of tasks, this will include involving corporate support work, advising scheme trustees, and advising corporates. On top of this you will have the opportunity to branch out into pension litigation if you wish.
The role delivers a diverse work environment and gives you the ability to gain experience in all aspects quickly whether related to the technical aspects of the role or wider commercial aspects.
You will be working as a part of a team that performs highly and is very cohesive.
It would be ideal if you have already had experience of supporting and developing more junior colleagues. However, if that’s something that you are looking to get exposure in, and you have sufficient experience to be able to do so they will support you in developing this still. Whilst this firm deliver great technical training, they also provide fabulous skills-based support.
The Candidate
Let’s face it, there aren’t many Pensions Solicitors around, this practice is alive to that and happy to be open minded about the level that they recruit at, and structure the role and responsibilities to suit.
You could be a senior lawyer already fully confident with your client, technical and team leadership skills, or someone at the earlier stages of your career but looking to push yourself on and position yourself within a team where there will be a clear route to progression. To get the right person they will be as flexible as they can be, but you will need a minimum of 3 or 4 years solid practical experience.
In terms of personality, whilst undeniably a technical area of law and they are looking for someone who can demonstrate a real eye for detail, they are also looking for someone who has a team approach, can see things from a commercial perspective and has a hunger to continue their development. This practice will encourage you to be the best you can possibly be, they provide a fast paced but flexible and supportive environment and are know for their down to earth and friendly approach.
Benefits
The opportunity to work at a leading law firm, with an amazing range of clients and complex work.
A chance to develop yourself and your career with the fantastic training and support on offer along with a vast array of work.
Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Hybrid and flexible working.
If you are relocating assistance will be considered with this.
How To Apply
If you would like to apply for this Pensions Solicitor role in Leeds then contact Rachael Mann or Sophie Linley in the Private Practice Team on 0113 4677111. To hear about the other opportunities we have on then please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website.....Read more...
Associate [Forward to a friend] PQE: 2-3 Term: Permanent Working hours: Full-time Reports to: Dispute Resolution Group Head Department: Construction Disputes Location: London The firm Watson Farley & Williams is an international law firm advising on complex disputes and transactions through local knowledge and an integrated international network. We have a strong sector focus, combining our technical excellence with deep industry knowledge across Energy, Transport and associated Infrastructure.
The firm has achieved rapid expansion and year-on-year growth owed almost entirely to a focused strategy, strong leadership and the quality of its people. The next stage in the firms growth plan is to achieve full-service strength within core sectors across the global platform.
We strive for excellence in all that we do and view investment in our people as key to achieving our business goals and values, which rest on developing deep and long-lasting relationships externally and internally through respect, sharing, communication and integrity.
Our global practice is integrated across our offices in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and North America delivering consistently high levels of service across borders and locally through a deep understanding of local business customs and culture.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace to attract and retain the most talented people from all backgrounds and cultures. We believe in celebrating difference and that people from any background can rise to the top, ensuring opportunities to develop and progress are available for all.
The department With a strong track-record of achieving positive outcomes, the lawyers in our construction dispute resolution group provide high quality advice in relation to all forms of construction dispute resolution. We also regularly provide ongoing project execution support to a wide range of clients and in connection with a broad range of projects including, high end residential developments, hotel developments, large infrastructure and renewable energy projects ranging from solar, biomass, EFW and both Offshore/Onshore windfarms.
Effective and commercially astute, our dispute resolution lawyers regularly represent clients in serial adjudications and cases through to trial/final hearing and appeal where necessary.
With some of our partners acting as arbitrators, our lawyers have specific strategic insight when delivering a combination of litigation and arbitration services.
We frequently provide strategic advice in relation to different laws and procedural rules, whether in courts or arbitration.
Skills and experience essential We would be interested in speaking with experienced Lawyers who:
- have qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales with 2-3 years construction dispute resolution experience gained in a City law firm since qualifying;
- have excellent academic qualifications;
- are bright and ambitious;
- have experience of mediation, adjudication, Court proceedings (TCC) and/or International/domestic Arbitration;
- have proven legal and technical skills in dispute resolution;
- have relevant and significant experience of acting on complex cases, domestically or internationally or both;
- have some experience reviewing, vetting, drafting and/or amending and negotiating construction contracts and schedules of amendments thereto;
- and have experience of major forms including but not limited to JCT, FIDIC, and NEC.
Benefits We offer a competitive benefits and wellbeing package for all employees.
Additional information The Firm promotes a culture of agility and flexibility and is fully supportive of flexible working arrangements where these can be accommodated.
Equal opportunities Respect for different backgrounds and perspectives is at the heart of our firms core values and we recognise the importance of fostering an inclusive environment that allows everyone to reach their full potential. This is a key feature of our Global Code of Conduct, which places diversity and inclusion at the centre of our firms ways of working.
We believe that exceptional client service can only be delivered by exceptional people. For this reason, we aim to attract, retain and develop the best talent from a wide range of backgrounds. All decisions relating to employment will be objective and based on merit and ability.
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are as inclusive and barrier-free as possible. This includes making adjustments for candidates with a disability or long-term health condition. If you require adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, wed encourage you to get in touch with a member of our team who would be happy to discuss options with you.....Read more...
Are you a Commercial Solicitor looking for something different? This role, which offers the best of both worlds between in house and private practice, is a unique opportunity to join a team which is going from strength to strength. Top quality work, great clients and cutting edge technology, without the pressures of time recording and client billing targets. Central Leeds office location with home working.
This role is to work directly for companies, very much as an in-house lawyer, but with the support of an award-winning law firm with all of the back-up, training and support that this offers. The role is to be based within Leeds City Centre, but you would sometimes find yourself working on site for the companies – truly integrated as a trusted legal advisor.
Our client, which is one of the UK's leading law firms, offers an incredibly friendly working environment accompanied by a world leading reputation, backed up by the countless awards that they have won. This role offers more flexibility and freedom than a typical commercial role would offer, so if you are looking to get away from traditional time recording, work directly with one or two leading corporates but have the luxury of other lawyers around you, this role can offer that highly unusual blend.
You will be working within the firms' 'in-house' team, this team literally takes over either the entire legal work of specific companies, or specific parts of it, taking on work that was previously handled in-house. The role is essentially to work as in-house lawyer but on behalf of one or two large clients at any point in time, offering the opportunity to work across sectors but focusing largely on commercial contracts and wider business as usual legal work.
Work will include providing high quality legal advice, mitigating commercial and legal risk and really integrating yourself into the client, their sector and their commercial imperatives. The firm provides a really innovative solution to some of the UK's highest profile companies, giving you the chance to be at the cutting edge of a genuine alternative to companies looking to outsource their legal services in a different way.
You will have the support of a global firm, really allowing you to drive your career forward at the highest level and surrounded by some of the brightest minds. There's no time recording, no chargeable targets and the option to get involved in business development but no requirement to do so, it's all about doing a great job for the company and getting to know them well. You will be fully supported by non-legal specialists across a number of sectors including IT and project management to deliver highly innovative solutions.
The firm is really open minded about the level of PQE that it is looking for. There are 2 roles and one will suit a Lawyer with c. 1-5 years PQE, with the other pitched at a more experienced level or c. 5 years + PQE. Ideally you will have solid commercial contracts experience gained either in house or in private practice. Whilst the lion’s share of the work is commercial they are happy to consider recruiting either corporate lawyers or even litigators, although you must have worked in a commercial discipline within litigation. They have recruited from within these disciplines successfully historically and are happy to do so again.
This practice is fully supporting a blend of home and office working going forward and as a consequence if you live further afield but could consider the commute for a couple of days a week don't discount this opportunity.
To hear more about this Commercial Solicitor role, please contact Sophie Linley at Sacco Mann on 0113 236 6711. ....Read more...
