At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage property damage claims and support senior colleagues on complex cases.
- Company: Leading national law firm with a strong insurance practice.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment with ongoing training and mentorship for junior colleagues.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and work on high-value, challenging legal cases.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with relevant experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Your new company
A leading national law firm with a highly regarded insurance practice is seeking a Solicitor or Associate to join its growing Commercial Insurance team. The team acts for a prestigious insurer and corporate client base, handling a broad range of complex property damage and insurance disputes across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and successful team with a strong reputation in the market, offering exposure to high-value and technically challenging work alongside genuine opportunities for career progression.
This role is open to retrains for those with previous insurance litigation, clinical negligence or group litigation experience and a keen interest in this area of law.
Your new role
You will manage your own caseload of property damage claims whilst supporting senior colleagues on larger and more complex losses. This work includes:
- First-party property damage claims
- Third-party property damage disputes
- Policy coverage matters
- Product liability claims
- Subrogated recovery actions
- Large loss and complex commercial insurance litigation
You will be responsible for progressing matters from initial instruction through to resolution, providing strategic advice to insurer clients and maintaining high service standards throughout handling your own caseload. You will play a key role in supporting and mentoring junior team members and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.
What you'll need to succeed
- Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive
- Experience handling or assisting with property damage claims - preferable
- Knowledge of third-party property damage, policy coverage, product liability and/or subrogated recovery matters - preferable
- Previous wider insurance litigation experience for those looking to retrain
- Strong litigation and case management skills
- Excellent client handling and stakeholder management abilities
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, commercial environment
- A proactive and collaborative approach to team working
- An interest in developing junior colleagues and contributing to team success
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- High-quality and technically complex insurance litigation work
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Clear opportunities for progression and career development
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Exposure to national insurer and corporate clients
- Ongoing professional development and training
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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