Associate/Legal Director - Sports Liability

We are delighted to be able to invite applications from Associates or Legal Directors wanting to join our national Sports Liability Team. Our team is led by David Spencer and Richard Rowe, sitting within the wider Complex Injury team. Our clients are a mix of leading names in the insurance industry as well as National Governing Bodies, Sporting Associations, Clubs and commercial organisations. Our team provides effective claims solutions for sports related claims, including injuries of the utmost severity and complexity, working closely with our insurer and insured clients and their brokers. Whether the instruction is for pre-emptive advice, notification and investigation of incidents, claims handling or appointment for litigation our aim is to provide a clear strategy from the outset to achieve the best outcome for our clients.

What you will do?

• You will be responsible for running your own case load of injury files to ensure deadlines are met and cases managed proactively to conclusion.
• Devising a clear case strategy which is adhered to, ensuring cases are run smoothly and balance the commercial interests of both the Firm and the client.
• Manage and mentor junior colleagues, including allocation of work.
• Ensure work is carried out effectively to meet the needs of the clients, the commercial requirements of the firm and the quality standards to include:
• Adherence to internal and client SLAs, KPIs and protocols.
• Achievement of agreed financial targets.
• Prompt billing and collection of WIP and disbursements.
• Prompt and accurate provision of MI.
• Applying appropriate and current technical expertise and case law.
• Effectively managing risk and compliance issues within each case, ensuring any emerging problems are escalated promptly to your supervisor in the first instance.
• Engaging with clients where appropriate to maximise opportunities to meet and build rapport with clients, at all times acting as an ambassador of the firm.
• Contribute to Business Development and client relationship activity in support of the Client Relationship Partner where required.
• Maintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions and reading appropriate publications.

Who you are

• An Associate or Legal Director with previous experience of working or assisting on either Personal Injury, EL/PL or Catastrophic and Complex Injury claims, or a keen interest in this area of law.
• A high level of personal compliance with firm protocols and procedures.
• Good legal knowledge relevant to their area of expertise.
• An ability to adopt a commercial perspective to legal issues.
• Confident negotiation skills.
• The ability to be team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team.
• Excellent relationship and client handling skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day activities.

What's in it for you?

• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance.
• A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits).
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding.
• In person and remote social events.
• Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!