Occupiers' and Public Liability Lawyer

The Role

We are seeking an experienced lawyer to join our Occupiers’ and Public Liability department. The successful candidate will ideally have at least 1 year PQE, be CILEX qualified, or be qualified through experience. We also welcome applications from experienced RTA litigators seeking to retrain into OL/PL work, with full training and ongoing support provided.

The role involves managing your own caseload of predominantly pre‑ and post‑issue fast track OL/PL claims from inception through to conclusion.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of OL/PL claims from cradle to grave
• Conducting thorough legal research and providing sound legal advice to clients
• Preparing and drafting legal documents, including pleadings and witness statements
• Negotiating settlements and representing clients in court when necessary
• Working in a target driven, fast paced environment
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure the successful outcome of cases
• Keeping up to date with changes in relevant laws and regulations
• Progressing claims efficiently through litigation to maximise client outcomes

Person Specification

• Proven billing track record of handling a litigated caseload from cradle to grave
• Genuine tenacity
• A focus on advancing cases to and through litigation to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients
• Experience handling OL/PL fast track claims is advantageous; however, we also welcome candidates with strong litigated RTA experience who are seeking to retrain into OL/PL litigation
• Experience dealing with both portal and predominantly non‑portal cases
• Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients
• Demonstrable experience of dealing with litigated files from inception, through applications and challenges, to trial / disposal hearing
• Previous exposure of Proclaim case management system is advantageous

Salary & Hours

• A basic salary of up to £55,000, dependent on experience, along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears
• Standard working hours are 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday‑Thursday and 8:30 am to 5 pm Friday, with a degree of flexibility to be discussed at interview

Benefits

Hybrid Working
3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation

23 Days Holiday
Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays

Extra Holidays
3 holiday buy‑backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement

Looking After Your Health
Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme

Looking After Your Well‑being
24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10 km Manchester team and more

Work Life / Balance
Active social committee with generous departmental and firm‑wide social budget

Recruitment Process

Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams and will include scenario‑based questioning.

Our employees are our most important asset; we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all.