Litigation Solicitor in Brighton

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor to play a foundational role in a law firm we’re building at INSHUR. Supported by (and reporting to) the Practice Manager, you’ll be joining a friendly team of 6, who meet in Brighton once a week. We value high performance and care deeply about making INSHUR a place where everyone is building something special, that we can all be proud of, while enjoying the ride.

What You’ll Do

• Driving Case Success with Autonomy: Managing an independent caseload from initial instruction through to successful conclusion. This involves taking full ownership while upholding our rigorous internal quality and risk management procedures.
• Strategic Client Partnership: Acting as a trusted expert to provide comprehensive, high-quality, and timely legal advice. You will be crucial in ensuring client satisfaction while simultaneously aligning legal strategy with the firm’s core commercial objectives.
• Mastery of Legal Drafting & Negotiation: Drafting, thorough review, and sophisticated negotiation of complex legal documents, contracts, and correspondence across diverse practice areas.
• Effective Advocacy and Resolution: Representing clients decisively in negotiations, mediations, and formal court proceedings when required.
• Upholding Professional Integrity: Maintaining meticulous client files and case records to ensure full compliance with the standards and requirements set by the SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority).

Skills & Qualifications

• Exceptional Communication and Presentation Skills: Ability to clearly articulate ideas and strategies to diverse stakeholders.
• UK Solicitor Qualification: You are a qualified Solicitor of England and Wales and hold a current, valid Practising Certificate.
• Expertise in Litigation Processes: A solid understanding of court procedures, rules of evidence, and relevant laws/regulations, fully conversant with litigation management across small, fast, and intermediate tracks.
• Strong Analytical Ability: Skilled at breaking down complex legal issues, identifying key facts, and developing effective legal strategies.
• Commercial Awareness: You can align legal advice with client business objectives to ensure commercially sound outcomes.
• Strong Organisational Capability: Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities, particularly within the demands of litigation.
• Legal Research & Drafting Competence: Proficient in legal research, drafting complex documents, and producing clear, concise written reports.

Experience in an Alternative Business Structure (ABS) or a strong understanding of its regulatory framework is a bonus.

You’ll Love It Here If

• Thrive navigating ambiguity and finding clarity in uncertain situations.
• Take pride in being accountable and owning your responsibilities.
• Enjoy a fast-paced environment where change happens quickly.
• Are solutions-focused and driven to overcome challenges.
• Embrace resilience and adapt to setbacks with a positive attitude.
• Are intellectually curious, constantly seeking to learn, explore new ideas, and not afraid to question and improve your understanding.

You May Not Enjoy Working Here If

• Prefer a more structured, slow-moving environment.
• Feel most comfortable when tasks and processes are clearly defined from the start.
• Struggle with handling multiple challenges at once or adapting to frequent changes.
• Tend to stick strictly to your defined role and avoid contributing outside of your responsibilities.

What To Expect From The Process

• Screen & Intro: 30-minute video call with the Talent Team to discuss the role and your experience.
• First Interview: 60-minute video call with the Practice Manager and People team to delve into the role, including role and team fit questions.
• Final Interview: An in-person interview and technical assessment with Head of Practice and Director of Claims.

What We Offer

Our budget for this role is flexible and we will take into account any previous experience and location of work when agreeing on the final offer.

Benefits

• 30 days of holiday annually, plus bank holidays.
• Private healthcare for you and your family, including pre-existing conditions.
• Life insurance at 3x your salary.
• 13 weeks parental leave at full pay for new parents.
• Workplace nursery scheme with Gogeta, allowing you to pay fees pre-tax.
• Ride to work scheme.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Flexible working hours.
• £500 annual personal training allowance plus regular learning opportunities.
• £40 monthly wellbeing allowance.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for crisis support, counselling, legal advice, and more.
• Office massages.

It goes without saying that we provide everyone with a laptop, monitor, top-of-the-range kit, and any software you need.

About Us

INSHUR is on a mission to be the leader in insurance solutions for the on-demand economy. From making coverage fair and accessible for today’s drivers to building the insurance infrastructure for tomorrow’s autonomous vehicles, we’re building the future of on-demand mobility. Cutting edge technology & deep insurance know-how underpins our offering for on-demand drivers, keeping premiums affordable and delivering results for partners. We have backed by forward-thinking VC’s and have funded growth across regions.

Equal opportunities At INSHUR, we believe that diversity is key to success. We don’t discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, marital status, disability, or age. Our Brighton office is child-friendly, dog-friendly, and fully wheelchair-accessible. We offer flexible working arrangements for the right candidate and will provide interview accommodations on request.