We are looking for a Solicitor to join a newly formed business at INSHUR. Supported by the Practice Manager, you'll be joining a friendly team of 6.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Managing an independent caseload from initial instruction through to successful conclusion, taking full ownership while upholding rigorous internal quality and risk management procedures.
• Acting as a trusted expert to provide comprehensive, high-quality, and timely legal advice, ensuring client satisfaction while aligning legal strategy with the firm's core commercial objectives.
• Drafting, thorough review, and sophisticated negotiation of complex legal documents, contracts, and correspondence across diverse practice areas.
• Representing clients decisively in negotiations, mediations, and formal court proceedings when required.
• Maintaining meticulous client files and case records to ensure full compliance with the strict standards and requirements set by the SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority).

Benefits

• Flexible budget for this role, taking into account previous experience and location of work.
• Stock options.
• Monthly pension contributions.
• 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.
• Flexible working hours.
• £500 annual personal training allowance plus regular learning opportunities.
• £40 monthly wellbeing allowance.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, covering you and immediate family members—offering crisis support, counselling, legal advice, menopause CBT, and more.
• Office massages.
• Provision of a laptop, monitor, top of the range kit, and any necessary software.

Application Process

• Screen & Intro: 30-minute video call with the Talent Team.
• First Interview: 60-minute video call with the Practise Manager and People team.
• Final Interview: An in-person interview and technical assessment with Head of Practice and Director of Claims.

About INSHUR

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
• Enjoying the ride!

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.