Role Responsibility

• Seek to internalise work and reduce the use of external third-party legal costs experts (including Costs Lawyers and Costs Counsel) ensuring a cost effective and efficient service in accordance with Contractual Terms.
• Support the Legal Costs team to reduce the financial expenditure in relation to external spend; Claimant Costs and Legal Spend
• Negotiate lower value inter partes costs schedules and bills including preparation of Points of Dispute where necessary. Assisting with file closure process and ensuring prompt payment of bills

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Used IT as an analytical and case management tool
• Proven understanding of the legal process
• Analytical and numerical skills

Please view the role profile for the full list of essential and desirable criteria.

Package Description

Alongside a competitive salary as stated above, you will also receive:

• Up to 10% discretionary annual bonus
• Annual performance-related pay review
• 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us – optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us)
• 25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional 5 days)
• Private Medical Cover
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A truly flexible hybrid-working arrangement (take a look at below to find out more about how we work)
• A culture that promotes inclusivity, wellbeing and rewards hard work
• Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• 6x salary death in service
• A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with a NHS-registered private GP
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of shopping discounts from major high-street retailers

About the Company

Who We Are

Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for Doctors, Dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of almost 300,000 Members around the world.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, meaning our Members’ premiums are kept safe should our Members require support for complaints or claims arising from professional practice, or invested into bettering the organisation, our colleagues and our products.

Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit Members and the wider healthcare professions. 

To do this, we need exceptional colleagues who are trusted and supported to deliver their best work, so we can continue to provide the most trusted, valued and expert protection to members when they need us the most. 

Next Steps

If you are interested in finding out more, looking for a new role and want to join an organisation that truly values its employees, take a look at the role profile to find out more about the role to apply. 

Our Talent Acquisition team are always on hand should you have any questions, are having any technical issues or wish to understand how MPS can support you with your application and interview. You can contact our friendly Talent Acquisition team by emailing careers@medicalprotection.org

Medical Protection Society