Solicitor

Introduction

At Gallagher Bassett were there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job its our purpose.Every day we help clients navigate complexity support recovery and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in peoples lives. It takes empathy precision and a strong sense of partnershipand thats exactly what youll find here. Were a team of fast-paced fixers empathetic experts and outcomes drivers people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether youre managing claims supporting clients or improving processes youll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence.Here youll be supported by a culture that values teamwork encourages curiosity and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when youre here youre part of something bigger. Youre part of a team that shows up stands together and leads with purpose.

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and Qualified Litigation Solicitor to join our corporate client-specific motor claims handling team.

This role involves managing a pre and post-litigated caseload providing support across the department and ensuring compliance with client service level agreements and key performance indicators.

You will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional claims handling services and contributing to the overall success of the department.

How youll make an impact

• Manage a portfolio of pre and post-litigated motor claimswith precision and professionalism ensuring compliance with client service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct effective negotiationsvia telephone and written correspondence with third parties insurers and their representatives to achieve timely and fair settlements.
• Ensure data accuracy and financial complianceby maintaining 100% data integrity within the case management system and adhering to financial protocols including The Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Provide expert litigation support acting as a key point of reference for litigation-related queries reviewing and approving legal documents and overseeing litigated cases listed for trial to secure positive outcomes.
• Deliver training and mentorship supporting the development of team members through technical progression programmes conducting progression reviews and providing litigation training to claims handlers.
• Contribute to departmental success assisting with auditing processes participating in ad hoc projects and offering technical expertise or training to other offices as required.
• Play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional claims handling services ensuring the highest standards of client satisfaction and contributing to the overall success of the department.

About you

• Qualified solicitor.
• Expertise in motor handling within a legal or insurance setting.
• Demonstrable self-motivation and initiative.
• Ability to work independently within a structured framework and collaborate effectively with peers and managers.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary great teams and exciting career opportunities we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits youll get depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and the option to buy extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance which will pay 4x your basic annual salary which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection well cover up to 50% of your annual income with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan HMRC approved tax effective stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership with over 3000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back-up family care
• And many more

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business and its embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees diverse identities experiences and talents allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.

We understand that applicants may have disabilities if you do you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Dont worry were here to help however we can only do this if you let us know.

Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application please get in touch with . If youd prefer to speak on the phone please request a call back leaving details so we get in touch.

Our employing entity Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity marital status civil partnership status parental status race ethnicity colour nationality disability sexual orientation religion/ belief age and those with caring responsibilities.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers employees vendors or customers based on race color religion creed gender (including pregnancy status) sexual orientation gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals) gender expression hair expression marital status parental status age national origin ancestry disability medical condition genetic information veteran or military status citizenship status or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as protected characteristics) by applicable federal state or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment hiring training promotion transfer demotion compensation benefits layoff and addition Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1