Bevan Brittan LLP
Senior Associate - Defendant Insurance (Birmingham, Bristol or Leeds)
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Our Litigation, Advisory & Regulatory department deals with a substantial volume of often high profile commercial and regulatory disputes involving both private and public law.
Bevan Brittan has strong recognition in the independent legal directories - Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. In both guides we are consistently ranked in the top tier for our practices across the UK, with multiple individuals recognised as leading lawyers.
The role
Due to a range of new client wins a vacancy has arisen for a senior associate to join the Insurance team in our Litigation, Advisory & Regulatory department. The role will involve defending personal injury and property damage claims for a range of private and public sector clients including insurers, local authorities, and other public sector bodies.
With your skill and expertise, it is envisaged that you would:
- Handle a caseload of high value multi track injury and property damage claims
- Manage your own matters with limited support and delegate to juniors
- Work with and support a number of our partner leads and colleagues across all 4 of our offices
- Provide management and supervisory support to junior colleagues
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This vacancy is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing department, who are recognised as market leaders for litigation work acting for clients who are focused on the delivery of public services.
What we are looking for from you
- Strong experience of handling high value personal injury claims, property damage claims and coverage disputes for insurers
- Experience of disease claims would be useful but is not essential
- Previous experience of managing/supervising junior colleagues
- Good client management skills with a practical and commercial approach
- A keenness to work collaboratively and actively contribute towards business development activities
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