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We are seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor to play a foundational role in a law firm we're building at INSHUR.

Supported by (and reporting to) the Practice Manager, you'll be joining a friendly team of 6, who meet in Brighton once a week.

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

Step into a role where your legal acumen drives strategic impact. As a Solicitor, you will not only manage a diverse, independent caseload but also act as a key advisor , aligning high-quality legal advice with the commercial objectives of our clients. This is an opportunity to leverage your understanding of the ABS model and contribute directly to the firm's growth and development.

You’ll be working on:

• Driving Case Success with Autonomy: Managing an independent caseload from initial instruction through to successful conclusion. This involves taking full ownership while upholding our rigorous internal quality and risk management procedures.

• Strategic Client Partnership: Acting as a trusted expert to provide comprehensive, high-quality, and timely legal advice. You will be crucial in ensuring client satisfaction while simultaneously aligning legal strategy with the firm's core commercial objectives.

• Mastery of Legal Drafting & Negotiation: Drafting, thorough review, and sophisticated negotiation of complex legal documents, contracts, and correspondence across diverse practice areas.

• Effective Advocacy and Resolution: Representing clients decisively in negotiations, mediations, and formal court proceedings when required.

• Upholding Professional Integrity: Maintaining meticulous client files and case records. This ensures full compliance with the strict standards and requirements set by the SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority).

While we prioritise aptitude and passion over a strict checklist of requirements, we've outlined a core set of skills we believe will lead to success in this role. To make things clear, we’ve categorised them into “essentials to thrive in the role” and “additional skills that could set you apart”

We'd love to hear from you if you have

…these essentials to thrive in the role;

• Exceptional Communication and Presentation Skills: Ability to clearly articulate ideas and strategies to diverse stakeholders.

• UK Solicitor Qualification: You are a qualified Solicitor of England and Wales and hold a current, valid Practising Certificate.

• Expertise in Litigation Processes: A solid understanding of court procedures, rules of evidence, and relevant laws/regulations, fully conversant with litigation management across small, fast, and intermediate tracks.

• Strong Analytical Ability: Skilled at breaking down complex legal issues, identifying key facts, and developing effective legal strategies.

• Commercial Awareness: You can align legal advice with client business objectives to ensure commercially sound outcomes.

• Strong Organisational Capability: Having the capability to effectively manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities, particularly within the demands of litigation.

• Legal Research & Drafting Competence: Competent in performing legal research, drafting complex documents, and producing clear, concise written reports.

And bonus point if you have

• Experience in an Alternative Business Structure Structure: Experience working within an Alternative Business Structure (ABS) or a strong understanding of its regulatory framework.

You’ll love it here if you:

Thrive navigating ambiguity and finding clarity in uncertain situations.

Take pride in being accountable and owning your responsibilities.

Enjoy in a fast-paced environment where change happens quickly.

Are solutions-focused and driven to overcome challenges.

Embrace resilience and adapt to setbacks with a positive attitude.

Are intellectually curious, constantly seeking to learn, explore new ideas, and not afraid to question and improve your understanding.

You may not enjoy working here if:

Prefer a more structured, slow-moving environment.

Feel most comfortable when tasks and processes are clearly defined from the start.

Struggle with handling multiple challenges at once or adapting to frequent changes.

Tend to stick strictly to your defined role and avoid contributing outside of your responsibilities.

Collaborating with AI: At INSHUR, we see AI as a powerful collaborator. We use technology to innovate, and our hiring process is no exception. For us, AI is a tool to enhance our processes and help you showcase your best self—we never use it to make the final hiring decision. We actively encourage you to use AI tools to help you shine, and you can learn more about how we collaborate with AI, and our tips for how you can too, here.

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 Practise Manager and People team to delve into the role, including role and team fit questions.

Final Interview: An in-person interview and technical assessment with Head of Practice and Director of Claims

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

Office massages to keep those shoulders relaxed

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. From making coverage fair and accessible for today's drivers, to building the insurance infrastructure for tomorrow’s autonomous vehicles, we're building the future of on-demand mobility.

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 $113.5 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.

As of July 2024, our team consists of 43% women, 26% from BAME or BIPOC backgrounds, and 13% LGBTQ+ . We proudly represent 30+ nationalities and span multiple generations, including Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. We’re proud to have been recognised for Diversity and Inclusion by the British Insurance Awards .

We recognise that early-stage companies often hire people similar to the existing team—something we’ve worked hard to overcome. We follow a structured hiring process and ensure our interview teams are trained to foster inclusivity and equity.

Our Brighton office is child-friendly, dog-friendly, and fully wheelchair-accessible.

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.

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