Junior Solicitor – Property Risks and Coverage - Birmingham
At HF we do things differently. We recognise the value of our employees and understand that they set us apart from our competitors.
Due to growth, we’re looking for a Junior Solicitor to join our brand-new Birmingham-based Property Risks and Coverage team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly team - currently 2 Partners and a Senior Associate in Birmingham - and help drive our exciting growth journey!
What will you be doing?
The team acts for a number of the UK’s leading property insurers, and deals with all manner of claims arising out of fires, floods, escapes of water, storms, explosions, vehicle impacts, and any other way in which properties get damaged. Some of the team’s work is high-profile, and high value (running into multi-millions of pounds).
You will conduct thorough investigations, collaborating with policyholders, loss adjusters, and legal experts. Your research will involve analysing case law and statutes, while your writing will produce high-quality advice and correspondence.
You'll interact effectively with clients and third parties through various communication channels and handle litigation in the Technology and Construction Court or Commercial Court.
The role will involve a mixture of supporting Partners on the team’s highest value cases and handling a caseload of multi-track property damage claims (both claimant and defendant work). Therefore, you must be happy working individually as well as part of a team.
What do I need?
Ideally, you’ll be a qualified lawyer (0–4-year PQE) with litigation experience in property damage, or an overlapping practice area such as professional indemnity, construction or commercial litigation.
Strong file management skills, including disciplined time recording and financial hygiene, are essential for success in this role.
You will need to be technically strong as well as having effective communication, proven negotiation skills, and a commercial mindset.
We believe in a work-life balance that suits you! Join us on a hybrid basis at our Birmingham office, where collaboration and creativity thrive. The rest of the week is yours to work from the comfort of your home—because we know that flexibility fuels productivity!
What’s in it for you?
This is a real chance for you to shine and enhance your career in law. We have a formidable reputation for developing and nurturing employees, there are many opportunities for progression for you to have a rewarding and prosperous career at HF.
We know that you’ll have commitments outside of work, which is why we offer flexible start and finish times. We’re always looking to recognise and reward our people for the work they do. Here are just a few of the benefits you’ll have access to, as part of our team:
- 25 days’ annual leave (in addition to public holidays), increasing to 30 days with service
- Holiday Buy Scheme (buy up to 5 extra days holiday)
- Life insurance and Income Protection
- Partner Life Insurance*
- Private Medical Insurance*
- Healthcare Cash Plan*
- Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP service
- Company Pension Scheme
- Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme*
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave*
- Flexible & Hybrid working options*
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Charitable Giving & Employee Volunteer Days
- Technology Vouchers & Discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Travel Insurance
- Flu Vouchers & Eyecare Vouchers
- HF Discount Hub
- Season Ticket Loans
*Subject to eligibility
About the company
HF is one of the UK’s leading providers of legal and handling services to the general insurance sector. Established in 1969, the firm currently provides legal services to 12 of the UK’s 20 largest motor insurers in specialist areas such as counter fraud, large & complex injury, motor and casualty services, recoveries, costs and credit hire. HF has recently expanded into the provision of commercial legal services and litigation, providing solutions to a wide range of corporate and SME clients.
Ranking 5th Best Law firm to work for in relation to pay, work/life balance, career development, management, culture, and office, HF and provide you with an environment where you can be yourself and thrive!
Sounds great! What next?
If you are ready to apply, the button is below. If you don’t have an updated CV or just want a bit more information about the role first, please contact [email protected].
If HF feels like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a virtual interview and in person interview in our office.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we're passionate about inclusive hiring approaches. When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll do our best to support you.
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