Solicitor/CILEX Lawyer - Credit Hire (Vehicle Hire and Damage)

DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint a Solicitor / CILEx Lawyer to join our Vehicle Hire and Damage Team. Our Vehicle Hire and Damage team works with more than 40 insurance companies and self‑insured corporates, handling all aspects of defendant credit hire and vehicle damage dispute resolution and delivering a complete end‑to‑end service. We also provide clients with proactive advice and support them in shaping their own strategies.

The team deals with credit hire and damage claims across small track to multi‑track matters. We also assist with liability, indemnity and related losses such as personal injury and diminution. We take a progressive and analytical approach, building a market‑leading reputation not only for litigation, but also for monitoring behaviours, identifying trends and delivering insights that help insurers shape bespoke strategies and influence wider market conduct.

Why join our team? Due to the size of the team and the breadth of our client base, there are significant opportunities for growth and development. Career progression may include technical development, deeper client relationship engagement or moving into leadership roles.

We also actively encourage and support further professional development. Our team is busy and dedicated, but we provide genuine flexibility around when and where you work, allowing you to balance professional and personal commitments. We welcome applicants qualified in England and Wales to work on a hybrid or remote basis.

Our core team locations are Birmingham and Newport, and there may be occasional expectations to attend the office for hub days or client meetings. You will handle your own caseload of mixed‑value litigated credit hire and damage claims, whilst contributing to the wider performance and success of the team.

Responsibilities

will include managing a busy caseload and ensuring files progress proactively Delivering work that meets client needs, service standards and commercial expectations Raising and addressing any emerging risk or compliance issues appropriately Collaborating with colleagues to support overall team performance Maintaining strong financial awareness and working efficiently to meet targets Sharing key information and contributing to communication across the team Contributing to team motivation, engagement and wellbeing; and participating in relevant performance and development discussions. In addition to this; You will act as a point of contact for clients and demonstrate strong technical expertise. You will support business development activities, such as client training, marketing events and insight sessions.

You will also maintain awareness of the firm’s strategic objectives, keep your technical knowledge up to date through training and appropriate reading, and ensure all confidential information is handled in line with the firm’s data security protocols. You will be a Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer (with litigation rights) with: Experience working on Credit Hire and Damage claims is essential, we appreciate not all firms have dedicated credit hire and damage team as we do, therefore we are happy to consider individuals who have also worked in Motor or similar Civil Litigation matters alongside their Credit Hire experience. You will have experience managing a caseload involving credit hire or related claims.

You will demonstrate strong compliance with client SLAs, protocols and KPIs. You will be organised, able to prioritise effectively and work independently, while recognising when support or escalation is needed. You will be commercially aware, understanding both the legal position and when it is proportionate to pursue particular arguments.

You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build rapport with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders. You will be resilient, confident in negotiation and open to constructive feedback.