Assistant Lawyer (Product Liability)

TL;DR

Assistant Lawyer (Product Liability): Managing complex insurance coverage and product liability claims with an accent on litigation support, document review, and independent case handling. Focus on analyzing liability and quantum, drafting court proceedings, and delivering technical legal training to insurer clients.

Location: Must be based in London, UK (Hybrid role requiring at least one day per week in the office).

Company

hirify.global is a leading UK-based insurance law firm providing specialized legal and claims solutions to insurers and businesses, leveraging innovative technology and AI-driven processes.

What you will do

• Handle a caseload of product liability and insurance coverage claims independently.
• Support Partners on high-value cases exceeding £1 million.
• Draft court proceedings, applications, and bespoke coverage advice.
• Conduct legal research and investigations to support litigation strategy.
• Participate in settlement negotiations, roundtable discussions, and ADR.
• Deliver training seminars and workshops on technical legal issues to insurer clients.

Requirements

• Legal Qualification: Solicitor or FILEX.
• Experience: Previous defendant product liability insurance litigation experience.
• Knowledge: Thorough understanding of insurance disputes and claims.
• Technical Expertise: Familiarity with Consumer Protection Act, breach of contract, negligence, and property law.
• Location: Must be based in London and able to work from the office at least one day per week.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills for managing major litigation and liaising with senior claims handlers.

Nice to have

• Experience dealing with challenging customers.
• Ability to generate work and contribute to business development.
• Experience in delegating work and supervising junior fee earners.
• Interest in contributing to the Product Liability Special Interest Group.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with the Davies Incentive Plan.
• 25 days holiday plus the option to buy/sell 3 days.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance and health cash plans.
• Income protection, critical illness cover, and death in service benefits.
• Pension scheme with 3% employer contribution.
• Access to various employee resource groups and volunteering programs.

Hiring process

• Initial phone call and CV review.
• Case study assessment.
• Interview.