Complex Fraud Litigation Executive / Solicitor
Salford
Hybrid
Permanent
About HF
People. Not just lawyers
We’re not your typical law firm – we’re people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long-lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward-thinking approach built around our clients’ needs, supported by cutting-edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law.
About the team
Our counter-fraud department is the biggest of its type in the market, running over 700 cases to contested trials each year and winning most of them. We have secured over 2,000 findings of fundamental dishonesty since the rule was introduced (more than any other firm) and, in the process, recovered over £1m in legal costs for our clients every single year.
We work in the civil and criminal courts, maximising sanctions and endlessly pursuing costs recovery from liars and cheats. We’re not afraid to shout about our results and regularly feature across a variety of media outlets (such as Claimed and Shamed), to provide a clear deterrent to would-be fraudsters.
Here it from our Partner & Head of Counter Fraud, Jared Mallinson:
“For many years, we’ve worked hard to make sure the decisions taken by our lawyers every single day are aligned with the strategy and risk appetite of our clients. Our claims handling strategy is, and always will be, commercially focused. Its proven success is to deliver optimum claims cost without compromising our service.”
What you’ll be doing:
Ready to take on complex fraud cases in a team that’s redefining legal excellence? HF’s industry-leading Counter Fraud department is expanding, and we’re looking for Solicitors, Legal Executives, and experienced Claims Handlers.
Whether you're based in Greater Manchester or a little further afield, our hybrid model (just 1 day a week in the office) makes this a brilliant opportunity to grow your career at one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms.
Day to day you will:
- Handle a caseload of hourly rate, litigated, non-DA complex motor fraud files
- Run your own cases with confidence and autonomy
- Get involved in advocacy - from applications to case management conferences
- Collaborate with a close-knit, supportive team that values shared success
- Be part of a firm that invests in your personal development and wellbeing
What do I need?
If you’ve got experience in personal injury litigation - especially on the defendant side or within the counter-fraud insurance sector - we want to hear from you. You might be a qualified solicitor, legal executive, or a skilled claims handler.
You’ll thrive here if you’re:
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and target-driven
- A creative problem-solver with initiative
- A confident communicator who’s not afraid of public speaking
- A team player with a strong work ethic and a passion for results
What’s in it for you?
This is your opportunity to thrive in a firm known for nurturing talent and offering real career progression. Here, we value your life beyond work - offering flexible hours and a supportive, rewarding environment.
At HF, we don’t just talk about career growth - we live it. Many of our team members have progressed into management, operational leadership, or technical specialist roles. We value potential just as much as experience.
You’ll enjoy:
- 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
- Life Insurance & Income Protection
- Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
- Pension Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
- Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
- Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
- Flu & Eyecare Vouchers – and more!
What next?
If HF sounds like a place where you could belong, we'd love to learn more about you!
Submit your CV here and we’ll be in touch if we have any opportunities that match your experience and interests. If we don’t have something right now, we’ll keep your details on file and may reach out in the future as part of our talent pipeline.