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Do you have legal experience within regulatory, business crime, public and or professional discipline law? Come and help support our Crime & Regulatory legal team here at Markel Law What part will you play? If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: We have an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor to join our team at Markel Law in our Manchester office. The role will join our Crime & Regulatory team where we can offer you great progression and additional training. Markel Law LLP is an independent SRA authorised and regulated legal business offering services to both insured and non-insured clients. We are expert in legal services and specialise in civil litigation, employment disputes and crime/regulatory law. Our legal advice line helps over 200,000 callers every year and our award winning Law Hub is used by thousands of businesses daily. Our clients and business partners comprise businesses, high net worth individuals, and associations across a broad spectrum of industries. We operate out of offices in Manchester, London and Croydon and employ over 60 specialist solicitors. Our legal teams guide, support, defend and protect clients through a wide range of key legal services. What you'll be doing: Represent and advise insured and private clients primarily in relation regulatory including matters involving CQC/Ofsted, professional discipline, licensing and health and safety Be capable of running your own caseload and assisting on more complex matters by researching issues, drafting advice on public and regulatory law points Maintain files, liaise with clients/insurers to obtain instructions and documentation as appropriate Provide opinions of prospects of success keeping accurate records and time recording in an appropriate manner Strong client care skills Support the regulatory team and other areas of the business where necessary Regularly bill, prepare forecasts and account financially to clients and insurers in relation to ongoing cases Monitor performance against budget and ensure work is done within scope price and to any relevant SLA's Ensure that all regular requirements, outcomes and conduct is as required by Markel and the SRA Our must haves: Be a lawyer with experience in regulatory, business crime, public and or professional discipline law Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or F.CILEx with relevant experience Demonstrate first class client care and communication skills across all levels Demonstrate an excellent attention to detail and accurate case management skills First class written communication skills and a passion for your subject area is also desired Effective colleague, demonstrate positive and co-operative interaction with team members in a successful collegiate environment Experience using Partner 4 Windows (P4W) would be beneficial Excellent technically - should be adept at picking up new systems Who we are: Avencia Consulting are an RPO who provide a recruitment service to our client Markel International. Markel Group (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20 countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations around the world. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further What's in it for you? A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package... 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that! Are you ready to play your part? Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful.
Are you looking to further your legal career within Civil Litigation? Come and join our Civil Litigation team here at Markel Law! What part will you play? If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us add play your part in something special ! The opportunity: We have an excellent opportunity for an Associate Solicitor to join our Civil Litigation team in Manchester. The team currently comprises of 7 fee earners and 3 legal administrators. The work is fast-moving, varied and exciting. We are open to applicants 3-4 years PQE and upwards but will also look at more experienced applicants. Markel Law LLP (Markel Law) is an independent SRA authorised and regulated legal business offering services to both insured and non-insured clients. Our clients and business partners comprise businesses, high net worth individuals, and associations across a broad spectrum of industries. We operate out of offices in Manchester, Leeds, London and Croydon and employ over 60 specialist solicitors. Our legal teams guide, support, defend and protect clients through a wide range of key legal services. What you'll be doing: Provide initial prospects opinions to insurers on a wide variety of civil disputes, EL/PL, including those relating to breach of contract, nuisance, property disputes, boundary disputes, professional negligence and construction Dealing with both claimant and defendant cases Managing a case load of your own, including recommending reserves and setting strategies under the supervision of senior fee earners. Work predominantly on cases that are funded under legal expenses insurance policies, but will also gain exposure to privately funded matters as well Embrace the challenge of expanding your knowledge into new areas of law Deliver clear, accurate and pragmatic advice based on both the legal and commercial realities of a client's position Provide our clients with in an efficient and courteous service at all times Deliver on billing and other key performance indicators Ensure all files are progressed and maintained within required standards and in line with relevant procedure An opportunity to develop your knowledge of the insurance industry and the contribution an insurance panel law firm can make to the success of a large insurance company Our must haves: Have existing general commercial litigation experience Have a good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules Previous experience dealing with insurance claims would be nice to have but not essential (in particular, legal expenses insurance claims) and may well come from an established insurance-focused firm or team Be accustomed to running their own caseload under supervision Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload Have good IT skills, certainly with experience in using Microsoft Office 2010 and case management systems (preferably Partner for Windows) Be able to work under pressure Deliver against set timeframes and display key time management skills when prioritising tasks to ensure compliance with these Have high attention to detail and accuracy in their work Demonstrate first-class client care and communication skills across all levels Demonstrate an ability to develop relationships with key internal and external partners Have excellent written communication skills Be an effective teammate, demonstrating a positive 'can do' demeanour and displaying co-operative interaction with team members Who we are: Markel Group (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20 countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further Avencia Consulting are an RPO who provide a recruitment service to our client Markel International. What's in it for you? A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package... 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!
Solicitor Manchester / Hybrid £ - Excellent Bonus Excellent Pension & Benefits Are you looking to develop your legal career? The opportunity: We have an exciting opportunity for a Soicitor / Lawyer to join our team based in Manchester. The team comprises of 4 fee earners and is part of the firm's wider professional Indemnity department. The firm's professional indemnity offering is focussed on work for Markel (UK) Limited, a specialist commercial insurance provider to SMEs professionals and sole traders and the team was ranked in the Legal 500 for 2021. Instructions cover the full range of covers, but focus primarily on professional liability and management liability (D&O). There is a significant amount of coverage work. Disputes range from small claims to £multi-million disputes. Key professional risks include construction professionals, electrical and other specialist building service contractors, accountants, technology professionals, care practitioners and social welfare / not for profit organisations. What you'll be doing: Work within a small core team of 4 lawyers, with access to paralegal, trainee solicitor and legal administrator resource Be expected to manage own case load, including working independently on smaller files - including recommending reserves and setting strategies - as well as under the supervision of a Partner on larger files Deliver clear, accurate and pragmatic advice based on both the legal and commercial realities of a client's position. Be able to identify, consider and advise upon insurance policy coverage issues Provide our clients with an efficient and courteous service at all times that is in line with the firm's relevant procedures The ability to deliver against billing targets and other key performance indicators Supervise, and delegate tasks to, junior colleagues and administrative support staff where appropriate Assist in the growth of the team and the introduction of new business to the department by establishing, developing and maintaining corporate and individual client relationships - both internally and externally Be given the opportunity to develop their understanding of the insurance industry and the contribution an insurance panel law firm can make to the success of a large insurance company Our must haves: Have previous legal insurance experience and knowledge of legal/insurance relationships and their interaction. That experience will ideally arise from dealing with professional indemnity insurance claims (preferably from a defendant's perspective). You may well come from an established insurance-focused firm or team Have previous experience of dealing with a wide range of disputes in the construction sector, including knowledge of the pre-action protocol for construction and engineering disputes and TCC procedure, with an understanding of the technical nature of such disputes OR Have previous experience of dealing with disputes involving professionals in the technology and media sectors, with an understanding of the technical nature of such disputes Be accomplished in dealing with claims across a wide range of values and against all different types of opponents (e.g. litigant in person, solicitors, large corporate, etc) Be accustomed to running their own caseload under supervision Be able to demonstrate technical excellence Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills with an ability to prioritise workload Be able to work under pressure Be an effective team mate, demonstrating a positive 'can do' attitude and displaying co-operative interaction with team members Who we are: Markel Group (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20 countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further Avencia Consulting are an RPO who provide a recruitment service to our client Markel International. What's in it for you? A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package... 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that! Are you ready to play your part? Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.