Solicitor

As one of the UK’s leading law firms, we’re here for the people and businesses who rely on us at life’s important moments - made possible by our colleagues who bring the expertise, judgement and care that makes the difference. Our colleagues bring Irwin Mitchell to life every day, so it matters that you feel valued from the very first day and are trusted with the responsibility, in the right culture, to do the best work of your careers. Everyone’s path here is different, but we share a desire to help our business make a real impact.

Your Role and What You'll Be Doing

This is a superb opportunity for a Solicitor to join our commercial legal expense insurance team who specialise in contract and property claims. In this role, you can expect to develop your knowledge and expertise by working as part of a successful team in one of the UK‘s leading law firms. The role can be based from either our Sheffield, Manchester or Leeds office.

The successful candidate will work across a wide variety of claims for damages to contract and property, nuisance, and trespass, most of which are funded through legal expenses insurance. Examples of claims in nuisance would be disputes over rights of way, rights to light, loss of support to land and flooding, whereas trespass claims are typically boundary disputes, determining the location of a boundary line and considering whether ownership of land has been acquired over time (adverse possession).

Irwin Mitchell form part of the insurance panels and therefore receive direct instruction from insurers to handle such claims. Once received, you will be expected to work closely with clients (both businesses and individuals), ensuring you are thoroughly investigating their issues and providing them with exceptional legal advice to achieve the best possible outcome in their claims.

About You

We're looking for a technically sound Solicitor who has experience handling property disputes, specifically those arising under legal expense insurance. Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Qualified via traditional SRA route or CILEX;
• The ability to provide clients with sound, thorough legal advice;
• Demonstratable technical experience gained within property litigation;
• The ability to manage caseloads whilst maintaining attention to detail and a seamless service;
• Demonstratable experience working across claims for property damage, nuisance, trespass and landlords and tenants;

If this sounds like you and you want to join a thriving team hit the apply button below for consideration!

Our Approach to Reward and Wellbeing

• 25 days' holiday as standard, rising to 28 days depending on role level, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave.
• Opportunities to share in our success through annual pay and bonus review processes for eligible colleagues.
• Health and wellbeing support, including Westfield Health and Digital GP access.
• Competitive pension arrangements to help you plan for the future.
• Two paid volunteering days every year to support causes that matter to you.
• Access to a range of colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits to support you both inside and outside of work.

We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported.

Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim. Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are.

Applying to Irwin Mitchell

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As part of joining the Irwin Mitchell Group, all successful applicants are required to complete our employment screening process. We carry out pre-employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, and understand any criminal records or adverse financial history.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.