Senior Associate at Gallagher

Tamworth, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Litigation, Motor Claims Defence, Personal Injury, Property Damage, Credit Hire, LVI, Fraud Investigation, Liability Assessment, Reserve Setting, Negotiation, Civil Procedure Rules, Compliance, Supervision, Case Management, Solicitors Accounts Rules, Self-Motivation

Industry

Insurance

Description

Introduction At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose. Overview We are seeking a qualified Solicitor to join our Litigation team, based primarily in Tamworth with occasional travel to our Northampton office. This role offers the opportunity to manage a caseload of litigated Defendant motor claims for self-insured corporate and insurer clients, while also supervising junior team members. You’ll be part of a collaborative team environment, working closely with peers and managers to deliver excellent outcomes for clients. How you'll make an impact Defend litigated motor claims (personal injury, property damage, credit hire, LVI, and fraud) from issue to trial. Assess liability, set and maintain reserves in line with client service level agreements and KPIs. Investigate third-party claims and negotiate with insurers, solicitors, and other stakeholders to achieve the best client outcomes. Value general and special damages, applying Civil Procedure Rules and relevant authorities. Ensure full compliance with office protocols, client agreements, KPIs, and case management systems. Supervise and delegate tasks to Claims Administration Assistants, acting as a technical and procedural referral point for the team. Maintain compliance with financial transactions under Solicitors Accounts Rules. Support the wider litigation team in achieving consistent standards and results. About You Qualified Solicitor. Experience in defence claims handling within an insurer or TPA environment. Strong self-motivation, initiative, and ability to work independently within a structured framework. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with peers and managers. Willingness to work from Tamworth during probation, then on a hybrid basis (3 days in office, 2 days from home) - Fridays are designated team office days. Eligible to work in the UK. #LI-PH1 Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Health cash plan or Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more… We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities. We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know. Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with TAGlobalSupport@ajg.com . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch. Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Responsibilities

The Senior Associate will manage a caseload of litigated Defendant motor claims, including personal injury, property damage, credit hire, LVI, and fraud, from issue through to trial. Responsibilities also include supervising junior team members, assessing liability, setting reserves, negotiating settlements, and ensuring compliance with protocols and rules.