Senior Associate / Associate - Motor & Fraud

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

Why join us?

DWF LLP is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our Insurance practice is one of the strongest in the market, and our Motor & Fraud team in Northern Ireland is well established, award winning and continuing to grow.

We are now seeking an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join our Belfast team. This is an excellent opportunity for an established solicitor looking to take on a senior role within a high-performing and inclusive team, handling a broad range of interesting and complex matters while taking greater ownership of cases, client relationships and the continued development of the practice.

The role offers the opportunity to work across a varied caseload, develop and deepen your areas of specialism, support and supervise more junior colleagues, and contribute to client development and wider team initiatives, with the backing and opportunities of a global legal business.

We work on a hybrid working arrangement, offering flexibility around our clients' and teams' needs.

The Northern Ireland Motor & Fraud team is led by Louise Trimble, Partner, winner of Insurance Lawyer of the Year at the Women in Insurance Awards, and is recognised nationally for both the quality of its work and the strength of its culture.

You will join a well-established and growing team in Northern Ireland, working within specialist sub-teams, including litigated injury claims, complex injury, catastrophic loss, motor damage, credit hire, recoveries and fraud-related matters.

You will have the opportunity to develop and deepen your specialist expertise while taking a lead role on complex matters, building strong client relationships and contributing to the continued growth and development of the team.

• Managing a varied caseload, including complex and higher-value matters, from inception through to resolution
• Taking ownership of case strategy and providing clear, commercial and strategic advice to clients
• Conducting and overseeing investigations, including evidence gathering and liaising with witnesses and experts
• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, witness statements and settlement documentation
• Representing clients in court proceedings and settlement negotiations where required
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact on matters
• Supporting, supervising and mentoring junior colleagues, providing guidance on technical and case-related matters
• Contributing to business development, client initiatives and the wider growth of the Motor & Fraud practice
• Collaborating with colleagues across teams and jurisdictions to deliver integrated solutions
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory, professional and client standards and keeping up to date with relevant legislation, case law and industry developments

What will help you succeed in this role?