A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Property Insurance Solicitor to join its growing Manchester-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with at least 4 years’ PQE to handle high-value and complex property damage disputes while working alongside recognised specialists in the insurance sector.
The successful candidate will join a well-established team acting on behalf of major UK insurers, dealing with a broad range of property damage claims and coverage issues. The role offers excellent quality work, genuine career progression opportunities, and a supportive hybrid working environment.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of predominantly multi-track property damage claims, arising from events such as fires, floods, escape of water incidents, storms, explosions and other significant losses.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing complex and high-value property damage litigation from inception through to resolution.
- Advising insurer clients on coverage disputes and delivering commercially focused legal advice.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Taking ownership of elements of key client accounts.
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team.
- Supporting business development initiatives, client training and networking activities.
- Contributing to cross-departmental projects and thought leadership initiatives.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional obligations while achieving financial and performance targets.
Candidate Profile / Experience Needed
Applications are welcomed from qualified solicitors with:
- A minimum of 4 years’ PQE.
- Strong experience handling insurance litigation and property damage claims.
- Excellent technical and analytical skills.
- Strong academics and a proactive approach to case management.
- The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively within a collaborative team environment.
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues would be advantageous.
What’s on Offer
- Salary up to £65,000.
- Hybrid working arrangement. 3/4 days working remote per week.
- High-quality caseload of complex and high-value property insurance matters.
- Clear career progression opportunities within a growing national practice.
- 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with service.
- Holiday buy scheme.
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan.
Apply Now
If you’re a Property Insurance Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career with a highly regarded insurance practice, we’d like to hear from you. To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV.