Defendant Motor Damage Team Leader

Direct Line Group

Leeds, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Lead litigated motor damage claims
Technical legal oversight
People leadership and development
Lead and oversee the conduct of litigated Defendant Motor Damage claims, ensuring files are progressed proactively, compliantly, and in line with client strategies and Civil Procedure Rules

Job Summary

  • Lead and oversee the conduct of litigated Defendant Motor Damage claims, ensuring files are progressed proactively, compliantly, and in line with client strategies and Civil Procedure Rules.
  • Manage and develop team performance, setting clear expectations, coaching individuals, and supporting engagement, capability, and progression in line with performance frameworks.
  • Our hybrid model offers a 'best of both worlds' approach, with colleagues spending 50% of their working week in the office.

Matching Summary

Lead and oversee the conduct of litigated Defendant Motor Damage claims, ensuring files are progressed proactively, compliantly, and in line with client strategies and Civil Procedure Rules.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead litigated motor damage claims
  • Technical legal oversight
  • People leadership and development
  • Customer-focused culture
  • Continuous process improvement
  • Compliance and governance

Nice-to-have

  • Empathy meets expertise
  • Fast-paced collaborative environment
  • Positive change agent
  • Hybrid working model

Key Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or CILEx
  • Current practising certificate
  • Right to conduct litigation
  • Solid civil litigation experience
  • Experience supervising junior staff

Work Rights

Not specified

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