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Salary The national Property Risks & Coverage team at Keoghs has an exciting opportunity for a talented commercial insurance lawyer to join its Large & Complex Loss team. This opportunity have arisen due to our strong market growth and client wins. Whilst commercial insurance focussed, someone with a commercial litigation or professional indemnity background should consider a move to Keoghs to diversify and build upon their career and embark upon the road to partnership.
Working with the team’s most senior technicians/partners you will have access to the most high profile, complex, technical and valuable property related insurance disputes covering issues ranging from: defended liability claims for property damage, major property loss subrogation, policy coverage and insurance fraud. Keoghs has a client list which includes most of the leading UK property insurers and which is the envy of our competitors. Our involvement often begins at FNOL.
The successful candidate will work directly alongside one of our Partners in the running of a varied case load and will be responsible for the building and development of a team of up to three assistant lawyers.
The Keoghs’ PRC team has a one team ethos where cross office and collaborative working are encouraged. As a lead in Large & Complex claims you will have the opportunity to take ownership of the development of client sales by a mixture of first class file handling, formal sales activity and added value initiatives. This opportunity will not only enable you to enhance your own market profile but also that of the Keoghs PRC team.
We offer the flexibility to create a work life balance fit for the 21st century together with a competitive salary and benefits that are commensurate with day to day expectations. It isn’t our style to clock watch; we treat you as the professionals you are.
The successful candidate can expect a cradle to grave professional education supported by bespoke progression routes and personal development plans tailored to suit your own specific career aspirations together with the technology/kit you need to work efficiently and flexibly, whilst being able to access comfortable modern, vibrant work places at a range of locations when necessary.
Working with the team’s most senior technicians/partners you will have access to the most high profile, complex, technical and valuable property related insurance disputes covering issues ranging from: defended liability claims for property damage, major property loss subrogation, policy coverage and insurance fraud. Keoghs has a client list which includes most of the leading UK property insurers and which is the envy of our competitors. Our involvement often begins at FNOL.
The successful candidate will work directly alongside one of our Partners in the running of a varied case load and will be responsible for the building and development of a team of up to three assistant lawyers.
The Keoghs’ PRC team has a one team ethos where cross office and collaborative working are encouraged. As a lead in Large & Complex claims you will have the opportunity to take ownership of the development of client sales by a mixture of first class file handling, formal sales activity and added value initiatives. This opportunity will not only enable you to enhance your own market profile but also that of the Keoghs PRC team.
We offer the flexibility to create a work life balance fit for the 21st century together with a competitive salary and benefits that are commensurate with day to day expectations. It isn’t our style to clock watch; we treat you as the professionals you are.
The successful candidate can expect a cradle to grave professional education supported by bespoke progression routes and personal development plans tailored to suit your own specific career aspirations together with the technology/kit you need to work efficiently and flexibly, whilst being able to access comfortable modern, vibrant work places at a range of locations when necessary.
Key Accountabilities
The key accountabilities for these roles will typically include:
Case Handling:
Day to day the role will include cradle to grave handling and ownership of a mixed peril/type case load typically valued in excess of £100K.
File handling tasks on Partner files will include (but are not limited to):
1. Initial file reviews
2. Investigating factual and evidential matters along with evidence gathering from a range of sources
3. Instructing experts and counsel
4. Drafting detailed, succinct client reports and other documents more generally
5. Leading conferences with counsel and experts
6. Ensuring compliance with the SRA Standards, Regulations & Code of Conduct
Operational
From a people perspective you will support the Deputy Business Unit Director in
The management of a team of up to 3 lawyers in terms of service delivery and personal professional development which will include technical supervision;
In ensuring that all members of the mini team have appropriate objectives in place and are measured against them in accordance with Keoghs’ performance management processes;
In the recruitment and retention of personnel into the wider PRC team in order to maintain profitability and the ideal operating model; feeding into the PRC talent pipeline;
In the effective, fair and transparent application of Keoghs’ people processes and procedures;
By communicating in a clear, concise and engaging way to promote morale & motivation and in the giving of feedback.
Sales / Business Development
From a sales / BD perspective you will support Greg Dawson
The day to day management of a nominated account(s);
The preparation and delivery of client MI;
The preparation and delivery of client training events
Working Hours
35 hours per week contractually
Flexible/agile working to suit the demands of the business
Such other hours as necessary to comply with client/court obligations.
Case Handling:
Day to day the role will include cradle to grave handling and ownership of a mixed peril/type case load typically valued in excess of £100K.
File handling tasks on Partner files will include (but are not limited to):
1. Initial file reviews
2. Investigating factual and evidential matters along with evidence gathering from a range of sources
3. Instructing experts and counsel
4. Drafting detailed, succinct client reports and other documents more generally
5. Leading conferences with counsel and experts
6. Ensuring compliance with the SRA Standards, Regulations & Code of Conduct
Operational
From a people perspective you will support the Deputy Business Unit Director in
Sales / Business Development
From a sales / BD perspective you will support Greg Dawson
Working Hours
35 hours per week contractually
Flexible/agile working to suit the demands of the business
Such other hours as necessary to comply with client/court obligations.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
Recruitment Criteria:
Legal qualification require i.e. Solicitor/FILEX
Previous Commercial Insurance / Commercial Litigation / Professional Indemnity / Defendant property insurance litigation experience
A knowledge and understanding of the types of disputes handled by the PRC team and the claims handled by the department’s insurer clients
Strong legal and procedural knowledge
Desirable
Previous commercial insurance or in-house insurer experience
Required Soft Skills:
An ability to prioritise workload
Ability to pay attention to detail
Ability to work with case management systems
The personal skills to deal with such work as major and expensive litigation involving liaison with senior claims handlers, adjuster’s brokers and insureds
Values
Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do;
Our Values
We are connected
We are Dynamic
We are Innovative
We succeed together
Desirable
Previous commercial insurance or in-house insurer experience
Required Soft Skills:
The personal skills to deal with such work as major and expensive litigation involving liaison with senior claims handlers, adjuster’s brokers and insureds
Values
Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do;
Our Values
We are connected
We are Dynamic
We are Innovative
We succeed together
Contract Type
Permanent
Area
Property Risk and Coverage
Sub Area
Property Risk and Coverage Bolton
Office
Bristol - Queen Charlotte Street
Closing Date
02 Feb 2024
