Litigation Manager

Are you keen to work somewhere that's stimulating and friendly, with loads of opportunities for growth and plenty of freedom to make a real impact? This could be the place for you!

We are looking for a Litigation Manager to join us at INSHUR! We're based in sunny Brighton (sea, chips, and seagulls included), and our company embraces a hybrid working model, allowing you to thrive in both collaborative office settings and the comfort of your own home. You'll have the opportunity to work remotely while also connecting with your colleagues at our Brighton office at least once a week, fostering a dynamic and supportive environment.

Supported by (and reporting to) the Practice Manager, you'll be joining a friendly team of 6.

We value high performance and care deeply about making INSHUR a place where everyone is building something special, that we can all be proud of, while enjoying the ride.

What you'll do

As a Litigation Manager you will conduct claims, lead legal strategies, manage complex cases, and ensure compliance, playing a key role in minimising risk and driving business success in an SRA-regulated environment.

You'll be working on:

• Litigation Strategy: Develop and execute litigation strategies aligned with company goals. Assess risks and implement preventative measures.
• Case Management: OIC and MOJ portal claims, oversee complex litigation cases, assign work to legal staff, review legal documents, and coordinate with external counsel and panel experts.
• Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal advice, analyze external counsel recommendations, and conduct legal research to shape case strategies.
• Collaboration & Reporting: Work with internal teams, maintain a dispute register, and provide regular management reports. Ensure proper document classification and accessibility. Oversee and manage the case management system and ensure deadlines and court timetables are adhered to.
• Process Improvement & Compliance: Enhance efficiency, reduce litigation costs, stay updated on legal developments, and ensure regulatory compliance.

We'd love to hear from you if you have

these essentials to thrive in the role;

• Legal Expertise: Deep understanding of litigation processes, OIC and MOJ portals, court procedures, evidence rules, and legal research. Strong analytical, writing, and jurisdictional knowledge (including international law if applicable).
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Clear verbal and written communication, active listening, negotiation, persuasion, and conflict resolution.
• Organisation & Management: Ability to handle multiple cases, manage deadlines, lead teams, delegate tasks, and execute litigation projects efficiently.
• Business Acumen: Align legal strategies with business goals, assess and mitigate risks, manage litigation costs effectively, and adapt under pressure.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in legal technology and case management software; ProClaim an advantage.

What to expect from the process:

Screen & Intro: 30-minute video call with the Talent Team to discuss the role and your experience.

First Interview: 60-minute video call with the Practice Manager and People team to delve into the role, including role and team fit questions.

Final Interview: An in-person interview with James Richardson (Head of Practice) and Marc Mercer (Director of Insurance).

What we offer

Our budget for this role is flexible and we will take into account any previous experience and location of work when agreeing on the final offer.

We offer all our employees stock options and we will pay into your pension monthly. We've also built a benefits package that invests in our people's long-term personal and professional growth and wellbeing. Here's a sample of what this includes:

• 30 days of holiday annually, plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare for you and your family, including pre-existing conditions
• Life insurance at 3x your salary
• 13 weeks parental leave at full pay for new parents
• Workplace nursery scheme with Gogeta, allowing you to pay fees pre-tax
• Ride to work scheme
• Workplace pension scheme to help you save for retirement
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• £500 annual personal training allowance plus regular learning opportunities on a variety of topics
• £40 monthly wellbeing to keep you healthy
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, covering you and immediate family members-offering crisis support, counselling, legal advice, menopause CBT, and more

It goes without saying that we provide everyone with a laptop, monitor, top of the range kit, and any software you need.

About Us

INSHUR is on a mission to be the leader in insurance solutions for the on-demand economy, making coverage fair and accessible for drivers.

Cutting edge technology & deep insurance know-how underpins our revolutionary offering for on-demand drivers, keeping premiums affordable and delivering results for partners. With a focus on embedded insurance solutions, and complementary technology integrations for digital platform providers such as Uber, Amazon, Bolt, FREENOW and OLA, we've been helping drivers stay on the road since 2016 through our data, technology and in-house insurance expertise.

Backed by some of the most forward thinking VC's including Viola Growth , JVP , Munich Re , Viola Fintech , MTech Capital , Antler , and MS&AD , we have secured over $70 million in funding as well as the acquisition of American Business Insurance in 2023. We have exciting plans to continue growing our portfolio and product lines and expand to new territories in the future.

As a global team of around 250 people based across the US, UK, and the Netherlands, we value:

• Generosity, inclusivity, open-mindedness, and diversity
• Delivering great results and learning in the open
• Freedom to make long-term, high-impact decisions
• The wellbeing of our teammates and the people around us

And Enjoying the ride!

Equal opportunities

At INSHUR, we believe that having a diverse team where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work is key to our success. We're passionate about creating equal opportunities and making the tech industry a better place for all and we don't discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, marital status, disability, or age.

While this position is advertised as full-time, we're flexible on specific arrangements and happy to discuss options like part-time, job-sharing, or other flexible work setups for the right candidate.

If you need any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know, and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.