Product Liability Solicitor
18 days ago
London
The Role \n \n Product Liability Solicitor - London - Hybrid - Up to £95,000 \n \n This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a specialist team handling complex product liability and insurance coverage disputes on behalf of insurer clients. The role offers exposure to high-value, technically challenging litigation, often involving multi-party claims and matters exceeding £1 million. \n \n You'll manage your own caseload of defendant product liability claims while supporting Partners on large-scale, strategic litigation. Working closely with insurers, claims handlers, Counsel and expert witnesses, you'll play a key role throughout the lifecycle of each claim, from initial investigation through to resolution. This is an ideal opportunity for a legal professional looking to further develop their technical expertise within a collaborative and supportive environment. \n \n The Role \n \n\n • Managing a caseload of defendant product liability and insurance coverage matters\n, • Assisting Partners on complex, high-value and multi-party litigation\n, • Advising insurer clients on coverage, liability, quantum and litigation strategy\n, • Drafting pleadings, coverage advice and other legal documentation\n, • Preparing and issuing court proceedings, managing disclosure and witness evidence\n, • Liaising with Counsel, expert witnesses, insurer clients and senior claims handlers\n, • Participating in mediation, ADR and settlement negotiations where appropriate\n, • Attending client meetings, conferences and court hearings as required\n, • Ensuring regulatory compliance while delivering an exceptional client service\n\n \n The Candidate \n \n\n • Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in defendant product liability litigation\n, • Strong understanding of insurance coverage issues, negligence and breach of contract\n, • Excellent litigation, drafting and case management skills\n, • Able to manage competing priorities and work to chargeable time targets\n, • Strong organisational and time management abilities\n, • Confident communicator with experience of working closely with insurer clients and claims professionals\n, • Able to work independently whilst contributing to a collaborative team environment\n, • Ambitious legal professional looking to build a long-term career within a specialist litigation practice\n\n \n The Benefits & How to Apply \n \n\n • Competitive salary up to £95,000 depending on experience\n, • Hybrid working arrangements\n, • 25 days' annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional days\n, • Private medical insurance\n, • Healthcare cash plan\n, • Critical illness cover and income protection\n, • Employer pension contribution\n, • Life assurance\n, • Access to a range of wellbeing initiatives and employee discounts\n, • Excellent training, development and long-term career progression within a market-leading team\n\n \n Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. \n \n Contact: Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant \n \n Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07496 800 407 \n Email: alice.ferguson@williamjamesrecruitment.com \n \n More About William James Recruitment \n \n William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.