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Legal Advisor

Job Description

As a Legal Advisor, you will provide legal support to the business/client, working as a member of a legal team which is responsible for the provision of commercially legal advice and support.

Job Requirements

Investigate and prepare responses to claims and oversee the in-house handling of claim defences within Protocol as appropriate without the need for reference to costly external panel solicitors.
Liaise with the Claims Administrator in relation to notification of complaints, coverage issues, provisions, reserving and payments.
Act as a central point for critically reviewing, challenging and testing the validity of claims, reserve recommendations and settlementrecommendations ensuring that costs to the business are minimised at all times.
Assess potential liability on claims, obtain records and documentary evidence, procure retrospective valuation and prudent lending opinions, attend site inspections and robustly dispute or defend claims where appropriate.

Essential Personal Skills

Communication skills
Teamworking
Adaptability
Problem-solving
Interpersonal skills
Hardworking
Time Management
Attention to Detail

University Degree Needed?

No

Experience Level

Associate

Salary

£19,000-£60,000

Industry

Law

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