Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer – Vehicle Hire Fraud
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer to join a market-leading Fraud team, specialising in Credit Hire Fraud claims. This role offers the chance to work within a highly regarded insurance litigation practice known for its strategic approach to defending complex fraud matters and driving industry change.
Location: Flexible / Hybrid / UK-wide
Salary: Up to £45,000
Team: Vehicle Hire & Fraud
The Role
The team works closely with major insurers, investigators and law enforcement agencies to identify and challenge fraudulent claims. You will handle a varied caseload of litigated matters involving allegations of fraud relating to vehicle hire costs following road traffic accidents.
This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation lawyer looking to develop specialist fraud expertise while working within a supportive, collaborative and high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of litigated claims involving suspected vehicle hire fraud
- Investigating and defending claims involving phantom hire, exaggerated hire charges, and claims submitted without the policyholder’s knowledge
- Handling associated personal injury and motor fraud claims including staged, induced and phantom passenger cases
- Identifying fraud indicators and developing strategic case approaches
- Delivering clear, commercially focused advice aligned with client anti-fraud strategies
- Supporting client training, marketing initiatives and knowledge sharing within the team
About You
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX)
- Experience in litigation, ideally within motor, credit hire or personal injury claims
- Good working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify fraud indicators
- Commercially minded with a proactive approach to problem solving
Why Apply?
- Join a multi-award-winning fraud team at the forefront of insurance litigation
- Work on complex, high-value fraud investigations with leading insurer clients
- Flexible working options and strong work-life balance
- Inclusive, collaborative culture with opportunities to engage in ESG and social initiatives
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