Property Damage Solicitor (Legal Director)

LEGAL DIRECTOR – PROPERTY DAMAGE, 5+ PQE, BIRMINGHAM, NATIONAL LAW FIRM – An exciting opportunity for an experienced Property Damage Solicitor to join a leading national law firm's highly regarded Commercial Insurance team in Birmingham. This is a senior appointment offering exposure to a prestigious client base, complex insurance disputes and the opportunity to play a key role in supporting and developing a successful team. THE ROLE A leading national law firm is looking to recruit a Legal Director to join its established Commercial Insurance team in Birmingham, handling a varied and technically challenging caseload of property-related insurance disputes. The work will include first and third party property damage claims, product liability, policy coverage and subrogated recoveries. You will manage your own caseload, provide commercially focused advice to clients and ensure matters are progressed efficiently and in line with client requirements. The role will also involve developing strong client relationships, contributing to business development and acting as a key point of support and guidance for more junior members of the team. THE CANDIDATE Applications are welcomed from Solicitors with at least 5 years' PQE and a strong background in insurance-related property damage work. You will have experience handling third party property damage, product liability, policy coverage and subrogated recovery matters, together with a sound understanding of the wider Commercial Insurance market. You will be commercially aware, technically strong and confident managing complex matters and client relationships. The ability to support, mentor and develop junior colleagues would also be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to take on a senior position within an established national practice. THE FIRM This leading global law firm has an impressive reputation across the insurance and commercial legal markets, acting for a prestigious client base on complex and high-value matters. The firm offers an inclusive and collaborative working environment, with genuine opportunities to develop your career and play an important role in the continued success of the practice. THE PACKAGE A competitive salary and benefits package is available, together with flexible hybrid working. The role will be based in Birmingham. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever their ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law.