Full-time Lawyer / Team Leader Claims (m/f/d) – Product Liability
Company: A leading independent insurance brokerage and risk consultancy
About the Company
We are seeking a highly qualified Lawyer / Team Leader Claims to oversee and manage complex liability claims while leading a dedicated team of legal professionals. You will be leading 8 talented lawyers in the Claim Management and Product Liability department.
Your Role
* Manage and support high-profile liability claims, including product liability, vehicle recall, and product recall cases for an international clientele.
* Lead negotiations with insurers, claimants, and internal stakeholders, ensuring favorable outcomes.
* Provide strategic direction and leadership to a team of seven experienced lawyers .
* Oversee case distribution, workflow coordination, and process optimization within the claims department.
* Act as a subject-matter expert and mentor, supporting team members in handling complex legal issues.
Your Profile
* Fully qualified German lawyer with successful completion of the Second State Examination (Zweites Staatsexamen).
* Extensive professional experience in insurance law, liability claims management, or risk consulting .
* Background in either a specialist law firm or an international in-house company e.g. insurance company, automotive, etc.
* Proven leadership skills, with experience managing a team of legal professionals.
* Strong negotiation skills, resilience, and ability to manage high-pressure situations.
What We Offer
* A dynamic and collaborative work environment in the heart of Hamburg.
* Flexible working models, including hybrid work options to support work-life balance.
* Competitive salary package, including 13th-month salary, holiday pay, and travel allowances .
* Extensive professional development opportunities through internal and external training programs.
* A stable, future-oriented company culture with a long-standing reputation in the insurance sector .
If interested, please reach out to me at to discuss this further!
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Financial Services and Insurance
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