Senior Contracts Solicitor

About us

DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business, our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. By joining the Legal Services team you’ll be working in a place where empathy meets expertise. Within our own dedicated law firm, our diversely talented team support and guide customers through life’s toughest moments. It’s a fast-paced and collaborative working environment but our comprehensive training and tools will help ensure you’re ready for the challenge. You can find more details about DLG Legal Services on our website.

We currently have an exciting new opportunity to join our Civil Litigation Team at DLG Legal Services as a Senior Contracts Solicitor. This is a permanent and full-time position, that will be based from our Bristol, Bromley or Leeds office (hybrid working).

What you’ll be doing

Acting for clients on consumer contracts (including new build and misrepresentation), and professional negligence disputes, managing conduct of the claims from the initial assessment stage through to final hearing and beyond to enforcement where appropriate, in the fast, intermediate and multi track.

• You will provide accurate and clear legal advice, managing clients’ expectations, explaining decisions and the steps in the claims process clearly and succinctly; always ensuring the fair treatment of clients

• Take all reasonable steps to settle claims and recover costs.

• Record time spent accurately and maintain accurate system records.

• Identify learning & development needs and opportunities for self and wider team progression.

• Support the strategic development of department best practice, product performance, and the customer experience through continuous improvement initiatives, you will be supported in generating new ideas with all ideas welcomed and encouraged.

• Supervise junior members of the team – review of their correspondence, court documents, weekly file reviews, mentoring and development.

What we’re looking for

• A Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years PQE

• Experience in dealing with consumer contract, and professional negligence for fast, intermediate and multi-track claims.

• Ability to work with the wider team and help upskill individuals in technical/complex matters

• Ability to work well under pressure with high attention to detail

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders and peers.

• Experience of using a Case Management System

• Experience of supervision,  mentoring and development

What we’ll give you
We wouldn’t be where we are today without our people and the wide variety of perspectives and life experiences they bring. That’s why we offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model combining the best parts of home and office working, varying with the nature of your role. Core benefits include:

• Annual performance-based bonus

• 9% Private Pension

• 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover

• Additional optional Health and Dental insurance

• EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.

• Generous holiday allowance

• Buy as you earn share scheme

• Employee discounts and cashback

• Plus many more

Ways of Working: Our hybrid model offers a 'best of both worlds' approach. When you'll be in the office depends on your role and team, but colleagues spend at least 2 days a week in the office

We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. Which is why we’ve looked beyond the financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best – whatever that looks like — and offering real choice, flexibility, and a greater work-life balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They’re about recognising who you are and the life you live.

Be yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Location: Bromley (BR1 1DP) or Leeds (LS1 4AZ)

Working hours: 35 hour per week (Monday – Friday)

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