DWF Law LLP

A global legal business in Liverpool is seeking a qualified Solicitor to join their Resolution Law Litigation team. This hybrid role involves managing a varied caseload of RTA related claims, engaging in litigation processes, and delivering excellent client care. The ideal candidate has experience with litigated cases and an understanding of civil procedure. Competitive environment fostering inclusivity and diversity.

Why join us? DWF are currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Director to join our growing Government and Public Sector practice. As a Legal Director, you will be joining an established and growing Government and Public Sector practice that is on key public sector frameworks and has a market-leading reputation for quality especially in Subsidy Control and Public Procurement. The team works for central government authorities, mayoral combined authorities and local authorities, R&D, education and health institutions, police authorities, charities, and key suppliers and institutions working with the public sector. We are looking for someone (ideally) to be based in either of our regional offices including Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham or Liverpool and offer a flexible, hybrid working approach. Previous experience in house within the public sector or Government Legal Department would be an advantage. Responsibilities Advise public sector bodies on public law and commercial issues including governance and vires/ powers for central government and local government organisations in particular while ideally also advising on Subsidy Control and grant funding. Expertise in public procurement will be of further advantage. Deliver high-quality, technically precise, and commercially focused advice to clients with an excellent level of service. Line manage and support more junior members in the team. Build working relationships internally and externally in order to maintain key client relationships and develop business networks. What will help you succeed in this role? Essential Substantive experience advising central, devolved and local and regional government authorities (and those engaging with them) on public law and commercial issues including governance and vires/ powers for central government and local government organisations in particular. Knowledge and appreciation of the inner workings of central, regional and local government bodies and the interaction of politics, public policy and delivery (NB. in house public sector experience is an advantage). Commercially minded with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills. A collaborative approach to building and developing relationships with clients and colleagues. Desirable Experience of advising on Subsidy Control and grant funding (and ideally public procurement too). What we offer? DWF is one of the leading Government & Public Sector focussed practices across the UK, growing year on year across a range of legal disciplines but led at the heart from sector specialists who enjoy all aspects of working with government bodies for the betterment of the UK and its communities. We are on the key frameworks relevant for growth in the sector and are focussed on growing the highest quality and sustainable offering for the market, working both for and with central, regional and local government authorities. We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF. This role has clear growth potential and a track for Partnership for the right candidate. 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. About us DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.

Why join us? DWF is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join our growing Corporate Crime team. The team has a broad economic crime practice with expertise in Enforcement, Internal Investigations, Compliance, and Crisis Response. The role offers a range of varied and interesting work providing excellent opportunity for a mix of contentious and non-contentious work. You will work alongside and support the Head of Corporate Crime while gaining exposure to key stakeholders and regulators. Whilst the Corporate Crime team is primarily based in London, it supports DWF's national (and international) practices and clients. The team provides advisory services on economic crime compliance, investigation and defence of clients across all sectors that DWF operates in. Responsibilities Provide a high-quality service to clients in a commercial and professional manner managing a caseload of predominantly complex and/or high value cases on both contentious and non-contentious matters, working with partners/directors and other fees earners and/or with assistance from more junior fee earners; Maintain an understanding of the latest developments in economic crime legislation and wider regulatory law and to regularly seek to update skills in addition to and outside of the CPD process, sharing learning across the team; Be accountable for individual and team financial management ensuring a pro-active approach is taken to meeting individual and team targets; Raise individual profile and that of DWF through coverage in relevant trade legal and/or national press, via social media and DWF promotional material, assisting to maximise own revenue with existing clients through the introduction of clients to other practice areas/groups where applicable; Play a proactive role in business development including writing articles and blogs, delivering presentations and facilitating seminars; Support others to perform to their potential, delegating work, providing technical and strategic advice to more junior fee earners, supervising cases and giving relevant guidance to support the development and progression of others as appropriate; Look outside of the Firm for new ways of working and seek continually to challenge and improve internal working practices through the professional application of skills and knowledge; Develop strong internal and external working relationships based on trust and respect, ensuring there is regular communication within the practice area/group and with the external clients; Understand the relevant marketplace and identify what opportunities and risks exist and how DWF can exploit or prepare for them; Maintain visibility and accessibility across the team / firm and manage client relationships during delivery of high quality service. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation. What will help you succeed in this role? We are looking for an individual who can provide excellent, technically-precise and yet commercial economic crime and regulatory advice to firms and individual in a range of sectors. The ideal candidate will come with significant experience and interest in economic crime, with a criminal litigation background and good practical, working knowledge of the criminal justice system and regulatory landscape. Key skills/knowledge required: Qualified lawyer with 4+ PQE economic crime experience. Ability to work with limited supervision. Significant interest, experience and knowledge of economic crime issues. Developing own business and will help the team in developing and expanding existing and new clients. Effective team player with collaborative and supportive approach. Experience of effectively supervising and developing junior fee earners. Proactive in developing own expertise and skills and in sharing learning with others. What we offer? 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. About us DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.

Why join us? Our Commercial Insurance team at DWF are currently hiring for an Senior Associate / Legal Director - Property Damage to join the team in Manchester. The Commercial Insurance team work with a prestigious client base and handle a varied caseload of complex insurance property related disputes including, first party property damage (FPPD), third party property damage (TPPD), product liability, policy coverage and subrogated recoveries . The role is hybrid, and we would expect the successful individual to work 1x day per week from our Manchester office. Responsibilities As a Senior Associate / Legal Director - Property Damage team, you will engage in a wide range of activities, such as: To manage your own caseload of property related claims Understand client requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice Analyse risk and further develop sound judgement enabling the justification of decisions to clients internally and externally Prioritise work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices Understand individual role in the context of the practice group and pro-actively seek to contribute to increased efficiency in developing a case load appropriate to level of technical, legal knowledge; Build working relationships internally and externally in order to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm's direction and client needs; To provide support and act as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team What will help you succeed in this role? Essential : 5 years PQE experience and a strong interest in property damage work. Prior experience handling an insurance property related caseload, including experience in third party property damage, product liability, policy coverage and subrogated recoveries. Technical expertise and a strong interest in Commercial Insurance matters generally. A proven track record of delivering results within strict deadlines and timeframes. Desirable : The ability to communicate and manage often complex issues for both internal and external stakeholders A self-motivated individual who can also effectively coach and develop others within the team What we offer? 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. About us DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.

Why join us? As a result of some recent client panel appointments - we are expanding and looking for Barristers and Solicitor Advocates to join our Chambers team across England. Locations including London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool. The Chambers team specialise in a number of DWF's core practice areas, including Personal Injury, Fraud, Commercial, Regulatory and Employment. DWF Chambers provides expert and streamlined advocacy services as alternative to the traditional bar and chambers, the team compromises to date of 24 Advocates and a team of Specialist Clerks. Responsibilities Carry out fee earning work in line with the DWF Chambers Policy. Bill in line with financial target set by DWF Chambers leadership team. Build professional relationships internally and externally to DWF. Attend DWF Chambers business development events and seminars. Identify individual key contacts / targets. Assist with planning for chambers seminar programme e.g. identifying topics for seminars and delivering a minimum of one seminar per annum. Contributed to the firm's CSR initiatives. Comply with the BSB Handbook including the Code of Conduct. Comply with BSB/SRA requirements for continuing professional development. Consider transfer to the bar (where solicitor-advocate). Comply with firm's objective management requirements (individually and in conjunction with any colleagues who report to them). Attend and contribute to annual practice development meeting with Director of Clerking What will help you succeed in this role? Essential: Hold BSB/SRA Practicing Certificate Well versed in Personal Injury, Fraud, Commercial, Regulatory or Employment law Excellent advocacy skills Time management and organisational skills What we offer? 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. About us DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.

Why join us? Our Catastrophic Loss team at DWF are currently recruiting for a Solicitor to join our London team. The Catastrophic Loss team at DWF is one of the largest in the UK and is nationally recognised. We act for a large number of well-known insurers, many of whom are household names, dealing with complex, catastrophic and large loss claims. The team deals with a range of high value files with values from £50k up to £20m, including Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) and Employers Liability (EL) / Public Liability (PL) matters. Responsibilities Handling a multi-track defendant personal injury caseload, in addition to assisting senior team members on high value complex cases. Drafting pleadings, reports to clients, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines, liability investigations, gathering evidence, instructing experts and considering interesting medical causation issues. Prioritising work effectively and maximising efficiency in working practices, adhering to court deadlines and directions, as well as the client's service level agreements. Building working relationships internally and externally in order to maintain client relationships, developing business networks and creating a solid understanding of the Firm's direction and client needs. What will help you succeed in this role? Essential A newly qualified or experienced Solicitor. Technically experienced in and a real interest in Employers Liability, Public Liability, RTA and catastrophic injury work. Experience handling or assisting on multi-track personal injury cases, including EL/PL or RTA matters. Strong technical knowledge of personal injury law, liability, and quantum assessment. Exceptional analytical, organisational, and communication skills. Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships. A commitment to delivering outstanding service and results. What we offer? We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time atDWF. 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. About us DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.

Why join us? At DWF, we believe in doing things differently. As a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services, we pride ourselves on our people first approach and our commitment to innovation and excellence. Our Insurance Fraud team is nationally recognised for its market leading expertise and we're looking for a passionate and driven Solicitor to join our Manchester office. Responsibilities You will join our specialist Fraud team, acting on behalf of a broad range of insurers and self insured clients. You'll be managing a caseload of litigated insurance fraud matters - including suspected fraudulent motor, casualty and organised fraud claims - from initial instruction through to trial or settlement. Managing a varied caseload of litigated fraud files (predominantly motor) Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and instructions to counsel Attending court hearings and providing strategic litigation advice Liaising with clients to deliver excellent service and proactive case progress Supporting senior solicitors on complex or high value fraud matters Keeping up to date with relevant legal and procedural developments What will help you succeed in this role? Essential A qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (1-3 years PQE) Previous experience in insurance litigation or fraud work Excellent organisational and time management ability A commercial and client focused mindset Confidence in dealing with clients and third parties Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team What we offer? At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well being programs. Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support. About us DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.