Senior Associate

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.

Strata Solicitors
, Gallagher Bassett's in-house law firm, is seeking a Senior Associate to join our growing Public Sector Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Solicitor or FCILEX professional to manage a complex caseload of litigated defendant motor claims while acting as a technical mentor and referral point for junior colleagues.

In this role, you'll work closely with the Litigation Claims Manager and senior leadership team, handling claims from issue through to trial and helping to drive operational excellence, client service delivery, and profitability.

• Managing a caseload of litigated defendant motor claims on behalf of public sector clients from issue through to trial.
• Handling a broad range of claims including:
  • Personal Injury
  • Property Damage
  • Credit Hire
  • Low Velocity Impact (LVI)
  • Fraud-related matters
• Assessing liability and setting appropriate reserves in line with client service level agreements and KPIs.
• Investigating the merits of third-party claims and developing effective defence strategies.
• Negotiating settlements with third parties, insurers and solicitors to achieve the best possible client outcomes.
• Valuing General and Special Damages.
• Applying the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant case law to progress claims effectively.
• Ensuring compliance with office procedures, client service standards and performance metrics.
• Maintaining accurate and complete data on the case management system.
• Supervising and delegating work to Claims Administration Assistants where appropriate.
• Supporting the Litigation Claims Manager and senior leadership team on complex matters and wider operational initiatives.
• Acting as a technical mentor and point of escalation for junior members of the litigation team.
• Ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules and financial handling procedures.

• Qualified Solicitor or qualified FCILEX.
• Vast litigation experience.
• Strong experience handling Road Traffic Accident (RTA) litigation.
• Experience managing defendant claims within an insurer, legal practice, TPA, or claims environment.
• Proven ability to work independently while managing a busy caseload.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrable self-motivation, initiative and problem-solving ability.
• Experience mentoring, coaching or acting as a referral point for junior colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Experience handling claims on behalf of public sector clients.
• Experience dealing with complex or high-value motor litigation.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership responsibilities.

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