Legal Officer

Senior Legal Officer – 12 Month Contract – PAYE - £300– per day - Umbrella £500 per day (Inside IR35) – Offering Hybrid Working 3 days per week on site based in Warrington – Flexible Hours

Reed Talent Professionals are partnering with a large public sector organisation based in Warrington (with parking) they are currently recruiting for a Senior Legal Officer to assume responsibility for the supervision of the Claims and Litigation team ensuring that the company discharges its legal liability to claimants in an equitable and cost-effective manner from inception through to trial if applicable.

The ideal candidate will have Litigation experience within an in-house insurance company and previous supervisory experience.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Supervise a team of 4 Claims and Litigation Officers handling over 2,000 claims annually.
• Provide expert advice across the company on all claims and litigation-related matters.
• Support and deputise for the Head of Claims and Debt Recovery, ensuring a quality and effective legal service.
• Conduct and complete all stages of legal proceedings including preparation of pleadings, discovery of documents, preparing witness statements, instructing expert witnesses, briefing counsel, and preparing for trial.
• Compile estimates for Project Managers assessing financial and public relations implications of various engineering solutions.
• Provide statistical reports and undertake day-to-day team management duties as delegated.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• CILEX qualification as a “Fellow” or equivalent qualification, or significant experience in lieu of qualification.
• Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute or a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with experience handling own claims and litigation cases from inception to trial.
• Minimum three years post-qualification experience in claims and debt protocols, proficient in handling general Civil Litigation.
• Good knowledge of water and sewerage law and the legal framework within the business.
• Proficiency in computer applications with strong oral and written communication skills, negotiating skills, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team and deputise for the Claims and Debt Manager when required.

To apply for the Senior Legal Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.