Solicitor

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Solicitor to play a foundational role in a law firm we're building at INSHUR.

Supported by (and reporting to) the Practice Manager, you'll be joining a friendly team of 6, who meet in Brighton once a month.

We value high performance and care deeply about making INSHUR a place where everyone is building something special, that we can all be proud of, while enjoying the ride.

Responsibilities

• Driving Case Success with Autonomy: Managing an independent caseload from initial instruction through to successful conclusion, taking full ownership while upholding internal quality and risk management procedures.
• Strategic Client Partnership: Acting as a trusted expert to provide comprehensive, high-quality, and timely legal advice, ensuring client satisfaction while aligning legal strategy with the firm's core commercial objectives.
• Mastery of Legal Drafting & Negotiation: Drafting, thorough review, and sophisticated negotiation of complex legal documents, contracts, and correspondence across diverse practice areas.
• Effective Advocacy and Resolution: Representing clients decisively in negotiations, mediations, and formal court proceedings when required.
• Upholding Professional Integrity: Maintaining meticulous client files and case records to comply with SRA standards.

We prioritise aptitude and passion alongside a core set of skills, categorised as essentials to thrive in the role and additional skills that could set you apart.

Qualifications

• UK Solicitor Qualification: You are a qualified Solicitor of England and Wales and hold a current, valid Practising Certificate.
• Exceptional Communication and Presentation Skills: Ability to clearly articulate ideas and strategies to diverse stakeholders.
• Expertise in Litigation Processes: Solid understanding of court procedures, rules of evidence, and litigation management across multiple tracks.
• Strong Analytical Ability: Skilled at breaking down complex legal issues and developing effective legal strategies.
• Commercial Awareness: Ability to align legal advice with client business objectives for commercially sound outcomes.
• Strong Organisational Capability: Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities in a litigation context.
• Legal Research & Drafting Competence: Proficient in legal research, drafting complex documents, and producing clear written reports.

Bonus points

• Experience in an Alternative Business Structure (ABS): Experience working within an ABS or understanding of its regulatory framework.

What you'll love

Thrive navigating ambiguity and finding clarity in uncertain situations.
Take pride in being accountable and owning your responsibilities.
Enjoy a fast-paced environment where change happens quickly.
Are solutions-focused and driven to overcome challenges.
Embrace resilience and adapt to setbacks with a positive attitude.
Are intellectually curious, constantly seeking to learn and improve.

What you may not enjoy

Prefer a more structured, slow-moving environment.
Feel most comfortable when tasks and processes are clearly defined from the start.
Struggle with handling multiple challenges or frequent changes.
Tend to stick strictly to your defined role.

What to expect from the process

Screen & Intro: 30-minute video call with the Talent Team to discuss the role and your experience.

First Interview: 60-minute video call with the Practice Manager and People team to delve into the role, including role and team fit questions.

Final Interview: An in-person interview and technical assessment with Head of Practice and Director of Claims.

What we offer

Our budget for this role is flexible and we will take into account previous experience and location when agreeing on the final offer. We offer stock options, and we will contribute to your pension monthly. Our benefits package supports long-term personal and professional growth and wellbeing, including:

• 30 days of holiday annually, plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare for you and your family, including pre-existing conditions
• Life insurance at 3x your salary
• 13 weeks parental leave at full pay for new parents
• Workplace nursery scheme with Gogeta (pre-tax)
• Ride to work scheme
• Workplace pension scheme
• Flexible working hours
• £500 annual personal training allowance plus learning opportunities
• £40 monthly wellbeing
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for you and immediate family
• Office massages

It goes without saying that we provide everyone with a laptop, monitor, top-of-the-range kit, and any software you need.

About Us

INSHUR is on a mission to be the leader in insurance solutions for the on-demand economy. We focus on embedded insurance solutions and technology integrations for digital platform providers.

Backed by investors and with a growing portfolio, we have exciting plans to expand to new territories in the future.

We are a global team and value generosity, inclusivity, and delivering great results while maintaining wellbeing. We support equal opportunities and diversity.

As of July 2024, our team includes a diverse mix of backgrounds and nationalities, with recognition for Diversity and Inclusion.

Our Brighton office is child-friendly, dog-friendly, and fully wheelchair-accessible.

This position is advertised as full-time, with flexibility on arrangements such as part-time or job-sharing for the right candidate.

️ If you need adjustments during the interview process, please let us know and we'll accommodate your needs.