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Senior Associate Solicitor - Counter Fraud

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 65,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Role Overview

Acting for a premium defendant client base, the Senior Associate will manage a quality caseload of counter-fraud matters involving motor, casualty, credit hire fraud, staged/induced accidents, exaggerated claims, LVI, and organised fraud networks. The firm is looking for a lawyer who combines strong litigation expertise with strategic insight and commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities

Independently manage a complex and varied caseload of defendant counter-fraud litigation.

Conduct forensic investigations, analyse intelligence, and build robust defence strategies.

Prepare high-quality pleadings, witness statements, instructions to counsel, and trial bundles.

Progress matters efficiently through all litigation stages, including trial where necessary.

Provide clear, pragmatic advice to a high-value insurer client base.

Attend hearings, conferences, and settlement discussions.

Mentor and supervise junior colleagues where required.

Contribute to client development initiatives, training sessions, and thought leadership on emerging fraud trends.

Ensure full compliance with regulatory and client service standards.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have:

7-10+ years' PQE (guideline) in defendant insurance litigation, ideally with exposure to counter fraud.

A demonstrable background in litigating fraudulent or suspected fraudulent claims.

Excellent knowledge of the CPR and litigation process.

Strong drafting, analytical, and tactical decision-making skills.

Confident communication and relationship-building skills with insurer clients.

The ability to work autonomously with a proactive, commercially minded approach.

Experience supervising junior team members (desirable).

Desirable Expertise

Experience handling high-value, multi-track, or organised fraud matters.

Knowledge of intelligence tools, telematics, analytics platforms, or fraud rings.

Prior involvement in industry anti-fraud training or seminars.

What the Firm Offers

Salary between £65,000 - £80,000, depending on experience.

Remote working available with occasional travel to the office, with offices across the UK including Scotland.

Strong prospects for career development within a growing national practice.

A supportive culture anchored in professional excellence and innovation.

Comprehensive benefits package including pension, private medical insurance, and enhanced leave.

High-quality, career-enhancing caseload with national insurer clients.

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). 
 
 Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies

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