Job Description
Senior Legal Officer – 12 Month Contract – PAYE - £350 – per day - Umbrella £500 per day – 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:
1. Supervise a team of 4 Claims and Litigation Officers handling over 2,000 claims annually.
2. Provide expert advice across the company on all claims and litigation-related matters.
3. Support and deputise for the Head of Claims and Debt Recovery, ensuring a quality and effective legal service.
4. 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.
5. Compile estimates for Project Managers assessing financial and public relations implications...