Motor Damage Defendant Litigator

Direct Line Group; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Bromley is seeking a Motor Damage Defendant Litigator to join their Defendant Litigation Team. This full-time, permanent role focuses on high-quality handling of litigated motor damage claims. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor or CILEx with civil litigation experience, particularly in motor damage claims. The position offers a hybrid working environment and robust training resources, nurturing both professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

50% off home, motor and pet insurance

Additional Health and Dental insurance options

EV car scheme

Buy-as-you-earn share scheme

Employee discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Experience in motor damage or insurance-related civil litigation.
• Proven experience in handling litigated claims.
• Understanding of cost-effective litigation strategy.

Responsibilities

• Defend litigated motor damage claims from receipt of proceedings to settlement.
• Develop clear, defensible case strategies for claims.
• Maintain compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support positive customer experience through communication.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Strong technical capability in drafting

Negotiation skills

Case management skills

Sound commercial judgement

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or CILEx with a current practising certificate

Job description

HR, Legal & Professional Services, DLG Legal Services

DLG is evolving. Across every part of our business, teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. Whether you're already part of DLG or thinking about joining us, you'll have the chance not only to be recognised for your skills, but also to build on them and be empowered to do your very best.

By joining the Legal Services team you’ll be working in a place where empathy meets expertise. Within our own dedicated law firm, our diversely talented team support and guide customers through life’s toughest moments. It’s a fast‑paced and collaborative working environment but our comprehensive training and tools will help ensure you’re ready for the challenge. You can find more details about DLG Legal Services on our website.

We currently have an exciting new opportunity to join our Defendant Litigation Team at DLG Legal Services as Motor Damage Defendant Litigator. This is a permanent and full‑time position, that can be based from our Bromley office (hybrid working).

The Role:

The Defendant Litigator role exists to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective handling of litigated Defendant Motor Damage claims in line with legal, regulatory, and client requirements. The role provides technical expertise and ownership of complex litigation, ensuring cases are progressed proactively and resolved efficiently. By combining strong legal judgement with a customer‑focused approach, the role supports positive customer outcomes and business performance. The role also contributes to team capability, consistency, and continuous improvement across the function.

What you’ll be doing

• Defend litigated motor damage claims from receipt of proceedings to settlement or final hearing.
• Handle high‑quality litigated claims effectively and within agreed timescales.
• Maintain consistent compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Develop clear, defensible case strategies that balance customer outcomes and cost‑effectiveness.
• Support positive customer experience through timely, transparent communication.
• Improve team capability and consistency through knowledge sharing and technical support.
• Contribute to improved efficiency, quality, and business performance.

What you’ll need

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or CILEx with a current practising certificate and the right to conduct litigation.
• Proven experience in civil litigation, ideally within motor damage or insurance‑related matters.
• Strong technical capability in drafting, negotiation, and case management.
• Sound commercial judgement and understanding of cost‑effective litigation strategy.

Benefits

• 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free Green Flag breakdown cover.
• Additional optional Health and Dental insurance.
• EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug‑in hybrid car in a tax‑efficient way.
• Buy‑as‑you‑earn share scheme.
• Employee discounts and cashback.

Ways of Working

Our hybrid model offers a 'best of both worlds' approach. When you’ll be in the office depends on your role and team, but colleagues spend 50% of their working week in the office. We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. Which is why we’ve looked beyond the financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best – whatever that looks like – and offering real choice, flexibility, and a greater work‑life balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They’re about recognising who you are and the life you live.

Be yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Life in HR, Legal and Professional Services

By looking out for the workforce, navigating legal risks and spreading the word about the great work we do, our HR, Legal and Professional Services teams are dedicated to keeping us on the right course and building on our success.

What our people are saying

We look after a vast number of brands and products, and I really enjoy the variety of work— from different stakeholders to the different brands and products.

<>Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. There really is no such thing as a silly question, and I’ve been able to learn a lot and take on new development opportunities.

I love how we foster the diversity of views and allow everyone to contribute to the success of the group. We are all proud of our brands, and we protect them passionately.

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Motor Damage Defendant Litigator – HR, Legal & Professional Services, DLG Legal Services. Permanent. Apply now.