General Liability/Personal Injury Lawyer NQ

Your new role
We are working with a prestigious firm who are on the lookout for a skilled lawyer to join their General Liability Insurance team based in Bristol. This is an incredible opportunity for a qualified Legal Executive or Solicitor (NQ+). The team spans across London and Bristol and is part of the firm's Insurance Group and has a well-established client base, acting for a number of market leading liability insurers in the provision of their employers, public and products liability services to insured businesses.

Your new role
The role will predominantly be dealing with personal injury claims, with the opportunity to become involved in associated regulatory matters such as health and safety investigations/prosecutions and inquests. There is also the opportunity to deal with the regulation of products. The work will be very varied, interesting and challenging and where you show you can run the cases successfully, you will be given autonomy to make your own mark on the files. You will also have the opportunity to get involved with business development and client initiatives, where appropriate.

You will manage and assist with the management of fast track, intermediate and multi-track personal injury claims and advise on all legal aspects relating to claims including coverage.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a Legal Executive or Solicitor (NQ+), with experience of handling defendant personal injury claims and fast-track litigation. You will have experience, or an interest in gaining experience in, Product Law and Health & Safety and a good knowledge of legal procedures. You will be able to deliver legal and commercial solutions and established collaborative working relationships with clients and colleagues to provide an outstanding client experience. You should be able to manage client relationships and deliver trusted relationships, with a high level of confidentiality and integrity and be committed to business development to further grow their network and the practice.

What you'll get in return
The firm fosters a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging collaboration and creativity by drawing on different experiences and perspectives. Flexible working that supports your commitments outside of work is an important part of their culture and, where possible, they will support this across all roles. For further information, please contact Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal on (phone number removed).

What you need to do now
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