Credit Hire - Legal Advisor

Credit Hire Legal Advisor
Location: Flexible / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive + benefits

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Credit Hire Legal Advisor to join a leading law firm.

You’ll play a key role in handling litigated credit hire claims, providing clear advice to clients, and taking a pragmatic commercial approach to settlements.

The Role

- Manage a caseload of litigated credit hire claims from inception to resolution.
- Advise clients on litigation strategy, costs, and risks.
- Instruct Counsel, attend hearings/CMCs, and undertake telephone advocacy where required.
- Liaise with clients, insurers, and third parties to keep cases progressing smoothly.
- Support junior team members and contribute to a collaborative working environment.

About You

- Solicitor, CiLEX, or experienced file handler with proven expertise in credit hire.
- Strong knowledge of CPR, case law, RTA liability, and quantum issues.
- Experience handling fast- and multi-track claims.
- Excellent advocacy, negotiation, and client care skills.
- Organised, detail-driven, and commercially aware.

Benefits

- 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays, with holiday buy/sell scheme.
- Hybrid working model.
- Life assurance & pension scheme.
- Medicash health plan & wellbeing support.
- Volunteering days, matched charity giving, and funded social events.
- Training, development, and clear progression opportunities.

If you would like to apply then please send an updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or contact 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further.