Senior Fraud Solicitor
We are working with a leading UK and Ireland law firm to offer an exciting opportunity for a leadership role, overseeing a specialised team of lawyers focused on client-driven outcomes.
The successful candidate will manage a caseload of predominantly High Court matters while supervising a team of handlers and assistants, ensuring the highest technical standards through ongoing supervision and peer review.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement case strategies to achieve optimal outcomes for clients.
* Continuously assess evidence throughout the case, adjusting strategy as necessary.
* Identify and escalate cases that require complex consideration or referral.
* Ensure all counter-fraud cases are properly flagged on Tracker to capture accurate data on fraud instructions, case conversions, fraud types, and fraud savings.
* Supervise and review the work of all team handlers, delegating tasks to ensure assistants meet chargeable hours targets.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships to meet their strategic objectives.
* Ensure high customer satisfaction for all cases handled by your team, while maintaining compliance with both internal and client SLAs.
* Guarantee accurate and timely completion of client and internal management information.
* Meet both client and internal KPIs.
* Work to improve fraud kick-out rates, while raising the profile of the Northern Ireland Counter-Fraud team.
* Lead, motivate, and develop the team to ensure objectives & financial targets are met.
Core Competencies and Experience:
* Proven handling authority of at least £100,000 and experience in supervising and developing team members.
* Strong client relationship-building abilities and experience in client care.
* Skilled at prioritising work, meeting deadlines, and working under pressure.
* Experienced in managing non-delegated counter-fraud cases with authority aligned to the work.
* Effective team leader with ability to analyse trends, create strategies, and deliver market-leading results.
Benefits
* Salary: Competitive, up to £65,000, based on experience.
* Incentive Plan
* Holiday: 25 days annually, with the option to buy/sell up to 3 days
* Private Medical Insurance
* Critical Illness Cover
* Income Protection