Associate – Employer Liability, Public Liability & Fraud

An international law firm is seeking a talented Associate to join its national liability defence team. The role involves handling a varied caseload of Employers' Liability, Public Liability and suspected fraudulent claims, offering an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor or CILEX professional to develop expertise across defendant personal injury and counter-fraud work.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of pre-litigation and litigated matters, including complex and high-value claims, while providing high-level assistance on larger cases. Responsibilities include investigating claims, analysing evidence, identifying potential fraud indicators and developing effective litigation and defence strategies. You will work closely with clients, insurers, experts and other stakeholders, providing practical and commercially focused advice throughout the lifecycle of a claim.

You will join a national personal injury practice handling complex and high-profile claims across the UK, led by experienced Partners recognised as market leaders. Working alongside a specialist Fraud Team, you will gain exposure to complex fraud investigations and counter-fraud litigation, advising clients on investigation strategies and the effective defence of suspected fraudulent claims, and working closely with industry bodies, regulators and the police where appropriate.

The team takes a practical and collaborative approach, partnering with clients and using innovative technology and processes to deliver effective solutions. Clients include large composite insurers, London Market insurers, EL/PL and motor insurers, loss adjusters, self-insured companies, corporates, transport operators, contractors, SME insureds and businesses in the leisure and retail sectors.

• UK qualified Solicitor or CILEX qualified with relevant experience
• Experience of defendant personal injury litigation, including multi-track work
• Experience in EL/PL/OL and/or counter-fraud matters
• Strong case management and analytical skills
• Ability to review evidence and identify potential inconsistencies or fraud indicators
• Working knowledge of policy coverage would be advantageous