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Keoghs LLP is one of the leading insurance law firms in the UK and the most dynamic in its sector. We are looking for an talented insurance lawyer to join our Property Risks & Coverage Team, specialising in high‑value subrogated property recovery files, typically in excess of £100K. The role can be based in our regional offices in Bolton, Birmingham or Bristol with flexibility on location.

Department: Legal

Location: Bolton, Birmingham or Bristol

Key Responsibilities

• Initial review/report to include consideration of funding
• Investigating evidential matters, gathering evidence to establish cause of action
• Conducting investigations with third parties
• Instructing counsel and experts
• Legal research
• Drafting generally
• Attending conferences and trials with counsel
• Dealing with routine correspondence
• Liaising with lay and insurer clients
• Engaging in settlement negotiations, including drafting Part 36 offers
• Preparing pre‑action and interim applications
• Driving the litigation process
• Assisting with ADR, including mediation
• Court appointments
• Conducting advocacy by telephone and in person
• Ensuring compliance with the SRA

People Management

• Manage a mini team, ensuring service delivery and professional development
• Set objectives in line with Keoghs performance‑management processes
• Recruit and retain personnel to maintain profitability and support the PRC talent pipeline
• Apply Keoghs people processes and procedures fairly and transparently
• Communicate clearly, concisely and engagingly, giving feedback and boosting morale

Sales / Business Development

• Day‑to‑day management of nominated account(s)
• Prepare and deliver client metrics and insights (MI)
• Organise and deliver client training events

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent with relevant technical capability
• Minimum 3 years claimant property litigation experience
• Experience running a case load
• Understanding of client KPI delivery

Required Soft Skills

• Ability to prioritise workload
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency with case‑management systems
• Personal skills to handle major, expensive litigation and liaise with senior claims handlers

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover level by default, family option available within first month of joining
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension contribution 5 % employee / 3 % employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme (post‑probation)
• Tech Scheme (post‑probation)
• Season Ticket Loan (post‑probation)
• Gym Flex (post‑probation)
• Access to online discount sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society membership
• Discounted tickets for Merlin attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

• Legal
• Industries: Law Practice