Job Description:
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The Role
Product Liability Solicitor - London - Hybrid - Up to £95,000
This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a specialist team handling complex product liability and insurance coverage disputes on behalf of insurer clients. The role offers exposure to high-value, technically challenging litigation, often involving multi-party claims and matters exceeding £1 million.
You'll manage your own caseload of defendant product liability claims while supporting Partners on large-scale, strategic litigation. Working closely with insurers, claims handlers, Counsel and expert witnesses, you'll play a key role throughout the lifecycle of each claim, from initial investigation through to resolution. This is an ideal opportunity for a legal professional looking to further develop their technical expertise within a collaborative and supportive environment.
The Role
- Managing a caseload of defendant product liability and insurance coverage matters
- Assisting Partners on complex, high-value and multi-party litigation
- Advising insurer clients on coverage, liability, quantum and litigation strategy
- Drafting pleadings, coverage advice and other legal documentation
- Preparing and issuing court proceedings, managing disclosure and witness evidence
- Liaising with Counsel, expert witnesses, insurer clients and senior claims handlers
- Participating in mediation, ADR and settlement negotiations where appropriate
- Attending client meetings, conferences and court hearings as required
- Ensuring regulatory compliance while delivering an exceptional client service
The Candidate
- Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in defendant product liability litigation
- Strong understanding of insurance coverage issues, negligence and breach of contract
- Excellent litigation, drafting and case management skills
- Able to manage competing priorities and work to chargeable time targets
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Confident communicator with experience of working closely with insurer clients and claims professionals
- Able to work independently whilst contributing to a collaborative team environment
- Ambitious legal professional looking to build a long-term career within a specialist litigation practice
The Benefits & How to Apply
- Competitive salary up to £95,000 depending on experience
- Hybrid working arrangements
- 25 days' annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional days
- Private medical insurance
- Healthcare cash plan
- Critical illness cover and income protection
- Employer pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Access to a range of wellbeing initiatives and employee discounts
- Excellent training, development and long-term career progression within a market-leading team
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More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
Job Info:
- Company: William James Recruitment
- Position: Product Liability Solicitor
- Work Location: London
- Country: GB
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