Job Description

Description

Keoghs LLP, a leading insurance law firm in the UK, is seeking a talented insurance lawyer to join our dynamic Property Risks and Coverage Team. With a flexible location policy and the opportunity for hybrid working, this is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a real impact. We do, however, require a minimum of one day per week in the office.

As part of our team, you'll collaborate on large and complex cases, tackling some of the most significant property damage and insurance coverage claims in the UK. Your role will involve handling your own caseload while supporting a lead lawyer on high-value cases often exceeding 1 million.

You'll also participate in delivering training seminars and workshops to various insurer clients, contributing to client development, and preparing and presenting seminars on technical legal issues. If you're ready to take on challenging and rewarding work in a supportive and innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Case Management:

Independently handle a caseload from start to finish.

When assisting a Large and Complex Lead Lawyer, tasks will include:Reviewing documents and preparing draft advices to clients. Crafting bespoke coverage advices. Supporting all aspects of the litigation process. Analyzing issues of coverage, liability, quantum, and strategy. Conducting thorough investigations. Preparing first draft instructions to counsel and experts. Performing legal research and document searches. Attending client meetings, strategy discussions, and conferences for note-taking and follow-up Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations.

For Cases Managed Independently:

Handle all aspects of case management. Draft applications and court proceedings. Engage in settlement negotiations, roundtable discussions, and ADR.

Note: The above is not an exhaustive list and other tasks may be delegated as required.

Working Hours

35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location is London, with additional hours as needed to meet client and court obligations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

Legal Qualification:

Solicitor/FILEX

Experience:

Previous defendant property insurance litigation experience

Knowledge:

Thorough understanding of disputes and claims handled by the department and our insurer client

Technical Expertise:

Familiarity with product liability, breach of contract, negligence, property law, and insurance coverage issues

Desirable:

Customer Relations:

Experience dealing with challenging customers

Required Soft Skills:

Prioritization:

Strong ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively

Attention to Detail:

Keen eye for detail in all tasks

Technical Proficiency:

Comfortable working with case management systems

Communication:

Excellent interpersonal skills for liaising with senior claims handlers and managing major litigation

Values:

Our culture is built on sustainability and success for both our people and clients. Our four core values are central to everything we do:

We are Connected:

Building strong relationships within and outside the firm.

We are Dynamic:

Embracing change and innovation to stay ahead.

We are Innovative:

Continuously seeking better ways to serve our clients.

We Succeed Together:

Collaborating as a team to achieve shared goals.


Join Keoghs LLP and thrive in a role that values your expertise, fosters your growth, and celebrates your success. Apply now and become part of a firm where your contribution truly matters!

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining. Simply Health Care Cash Plan WeCare - 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing Death in Service Critical Illness Cover PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance) Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer Employee Resource Groups Employee Volunteering Programme Cycle to Work Scheme
Tech Scheme
Season Ticket Loan
Gym Flex
Access to Online Discount Sites Discounted Gourmet Society Membership Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide Discounts at local retail outlets after successfully completing probation

About Keoghs

Keoghs is the leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We manage more than 1bn worth of insurer claims and resolve in excess of 100,000 claims per year working in partnership with leading insurers, MGAs, brokers, corporates and the public sector.


With more than 50 years' experience we have an in-depth understanding of the insurance claims process, enabling us to contain and lower litigation rates, shorten claims lifecycles and reduce overall claims costs. We combine proven processes, technology and low cost infrastructure with extensive legal and insurance market knowledge. This enables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money.

We invest heavily in specialised services, technology and innovation for our insurance clients, and we are the first to launch a true artificial intelligence (AI) insurance lawyer. Through our proprietary AI lawyer, Lauri, we've transformed the claims handling process for low-value personal injury claims; we've reduced claim lifecycles and reduced costs for our clients. Supported by commercial acumen and innovative products, Keoghs leads the way in providing legal solutions to the insurance industry.