Head of Personal Injury

Found in: beBee S GB - 3 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom G2 Legal Limited Full time

My client is a global Fortune 500 company with an international presence. It is an independent SRA authorised and regulated legal business offering services to both insured and non-insured clients comprising of businesses, high net worth individuals, and associations across a broad spectrum of industries. 

This firm has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Casualty and is seeking an accomplished senior lawyer to lead their growing casualty team based in Leeds. The successful candidate will provide the team with strategic leadership, development and growth, whilst at the same time retaining their own caseload. 

What is in it for you:

  • A great starting salary plus annual bonus and strong benefits package
  • Hybrid working
  • 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave
  • Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
  • There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and they can provide the support needed to do just that

What you’ll be doing:

  • Lead and run the casualty team (currently comprising of 3 lawyers and 2 paralegals)
  • Manage, reinforce and develop internal organisational referrer relationships, corporate client and business partner relationships for growth of casualty team and wider business
  • Input into strategy and direction at senior level 
  • Provide both contentious and non-contentious legal advice representing businesses and individuals in an insured and insured capacity
  • Handle your own caseload of complex casualty (EL/PL) claims
  • General management including governance, compliance, supplier and contract management
  • Budget, financial and profitability control including running own caseload delivering appropriate personal billing and financial targets
  • Support the Markel Law advice line and hub services management in relation to content and quality of casualty matters
  • Overall team strategic direction

Must haves:

  • Have significant injury law (EL/PL) expertise and management experience
  • Experience of client management and practice development
  • Be able to demonstrate technical excellence
  • A following of business or strong business development experience will be a significant advantage
  • Have knowledge of legal/insurance relationships and their interaction
  • Demonstrate first class client care and communication skills across all levels
  • Effective manager, demonstrate positive and co-operative interaction with team members

If you meet the above criteria, please apply directly via the link. 

For further information, please contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal.

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