Senior Contracts Solicitor
Senior Contracts Solicitor
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Job Description
About us
Everyone deserves access to justice. Thats why at DLG Legal Services weve made it our mission to make quality legal services affordable and accessible. We tackle everything from inheritance personal injury and property claims to contract and insurance disputes keeping our customers at the heart of everything we do. You can find more details about DLG Legal Services on our website.
We currently have an exciting new opportunity to join our Civil Litigation Team at DLG Legal Services as a Senior Contracts Solicitor. This is a permanent and fulltime position that will be based from our Bristol Bromley or Leeds office (hybrid working).
What youll be doing
Acting for clients on consumer contracts (including new build and misrepresentation) and professional negligence disputes managing conduct of the claims from the initial assessment stage through to final hearing and beyond to enforcement where appropriate in the fast intermediate and multi track.
You will provide accurate and clear legal advice managing clients expectations explaining decisions and the steps in the claims process clearly and succinctly; always ensuring the fair treatment of clients
Take all reasonable steps to settle claims and recover costs.
Record time spent accurately and maintain accurate system records.
Identify learning & development needs and opportunities for self and wider team progression.
Support the strategic development of department best practice product performance and the customer experience through continuous improvement initiatives you will be supported in generating new ideas with all ideas welcomed and encouraged.
Supervise junior members of the team review of their correspondence court documents weekly file reviews mentoring and development.
What were looking for
A Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years PQE
Experience in dealing with consumer contract and professional negligence for fast intermediate and multitrack claims.
Ability to work with the wider team and help upskill individuals in technical/complex matters
Ability to work well under pressure with high attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively with clients stakeholders and peers.
Experience of using a Case Management System
Experience of supervision mentoring and development
What well give you
We wouldnt be where we are today without our people and the wide variety of perspectives and life experiences they bring. Thats why we offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model combining the best parts of home and office working varying with the nature of your role. Core benefits include:
Annual performancebased bonus
9 Private Pension
50 off home motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plugin hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
Generous holiday allowance
Buy as you earn share scheme
Employee discounts and cashback
Plus many more
Ways of Working: Our hybrid model way of working offers a best of both worlds approach combining the best parts of home and officeworking offering flexibility for everyone. When youll be in the office depends on your role but most colleagues are in 2 days a week and well consider the flexible working options that work best for you. Read our flexible working approach here.
Life at Direct Line Group
Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and were committed to making DLG a truly inclusive place to work.
We recognise and embrace that people work in different ways and well always adapt as much as possible so you have the best and most comfortable working environment that we can offer. We know youre more than a CV and the things that make you you can bring real potential to DLG.
If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
Location: Bromley (BR1 1DP) or Leeds (LS1 4AZ)
Home Working: Hybrid model
Working hours: 35 hour per week (Monday Friday)
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
