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Product Liability Solicitor

Employer
Lipson Lloyd Jones
Location
England, London
Salary
£85000 - £105000 per annum
Closing date
22 Nov 2019
Reference
70419

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Practice area
Insurance
Contract type
Locum/Contract
Hours
Full time
PQE
5 years, 6 years, 7 years+
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

THE FIRM

Our client is a leading firm with a strong reputation in insurance litigation work.

THE ROLE

The team advises insurers and reinsurers in relation to coverage disputes including fraudulent claims and undertakes subrogated recovery actions both in the UK and as coordinating counsel for international actions.

It also defends liability claims on behalf of both insurers and manufacturers

* Assist in the case handling of files for partners
* Manage own small case load of litigated product liability and property liability cases
* Review case upon allocation and report to client/prepare internal strategy report as appropriate
* Attend site visits and carry out investigations direct with insured.
* Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
* Comply with Data Protection procedures
* Comply with other relevant policies and procedures

THE PERSON

* Must have knowledge of and experience in defending product liability claims.
* Must have knowledge of consumer and business contracts for the supply of goods and an understanding of the supply chain
* Experience in relation to recalls preferable
* Defendant litigation experience
* Qualified solicitor
* Knowledge of CPR procedures and have proven technical ability and record of achievement.
* Ability to work to deadlines and targets
* Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative with a flexible approach.
* Knowledge of Lexcel procedure
* Knowledge of interpretation of insurance policies

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Company

Lipson Lloyd-Jones (LLJ) was established in 1987. We provide comprehensive, nationwide coverage of the legal recruitment marketplace from our offices in the City of London and Manchester city centre. Combining extensive experience with state of the art methodology and personal attention, our service is tailored to meet the precise needs of clients and candidates alike.

Private Practice:

Our client base is vast, encompassing the Magic Circle, major provincial firms, countless small, medium and niche practices in London and nationwide, as well as a large portfolio of practices across the globe. Our instructions cover every legal discipline at every level.

In House:

We act on behalf of key national and multi-national players within the banking, financial services, industrial, manufacturing, construction & engineering, commercial, technology, telecoms and regulatory sectors, handling vacancies at all levels.

Professional Suport:

Our Professional Support Department, established in 1999, is dedicated to sourcing and placing lawyers within this specialist area of recruitment. Uniquely, we have two senior consultants concentrating solely on PSL placements. Their expertise, allied to regular, targeted advertising, has enabled us to develop an extensive database of exceptional candidates.

An Individual Service:

Our consultants have accumulated unrivalled experience within this most intricate and specialised of market places. Their combination of insight, professionalism, dedication and enthusiasm ensures that our clients and candidates have the edge throughout the recruitment process.

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