Property Recoveries Solicitor

Role Overview

An established national insurance law firm is seeking an experienced property recoveries solicitor to join its highly regarded Property Risks & Coverage team. This role combines the management of complex, high-value property recovery claims with team leadership responsibilities.

The successful candidate will handle a caseload of litigated subrogated recoveries, typically valued between £100,000 and £500,000, arising from incidents such as fires, floods, impact damage and product liability claims. Alongside fee-earning responsibilities, the role will involve supervising and developing a specialist recoveries team, managing insurer client relationships and supporting business growth initiatives.

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed

Applications are welcomed from qualified solicitors with:

• At least 5 years' claimant property litigation experience.
• Proven experience managing litigated recovery claims.
• Strong technical knowledge of subrogated recoveries and property damage litigation.
• Experience investigating liability, instructing experts and counsel, and negotiating settlements.
• Knowledge of ADR processes, including mediation and joint settlement meetings.
• Strong client management, communication and drafting skills.
• Supervisory, mentoring or team leadership experience.
• A commercial approach and interest in business development activities.

What’s on Offer

• Leadership opportunity within a respected national insurance practice.
• High-quality, complex recovery litigation work.
• Significant client exposure and strategic involvement.
• Genuine career progression prospects.
• Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible and supportive working environment.