Insurance Coverage Solicitor – Manchester – Hybrid – Up to £60,000
A leading national insurance law firm is seeking a talented Insurance Coverage Solicitor to join its specialist team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied caseload of complex property damage and insurance coverage matters, acting for major insurer clients on high-value and technically challenging claims.
You’ll manage your own caseload while also supporting Senior Lawyers on large and complex matters, often involving claims valued in excess of £1 million. The role offers exposure to technically challenging work across property damage, insurance coverage, liability and quantum, alongside opportunities to get involved in client development, training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
The Role
- Independently managing a caseload of property damage and insurance coverage matters from start to finish
- Supporting on large and complex, high-value property damage claims
- Drafting bespoke coverage advice, pleadings, applications and court proceedings
- Analysing issues relating to insurance coverage, liability, quantum and litigation strategy
- Conducting detailed investigations, legal research and document reviews
- Preparing draft instructions to counsel and experts
- Supporting all aspects of the litigation process on complex matters
- Attending client meetings, strategy discussions and conferences
- Conducting settlement negotiations, roundtable discussions and ADR
- Delivering training seminars and workshops to insurer clients
- Contributing to client development and technical knowledge-sharing initiatives
The Candidate
- Qualified Solicitor or CILEx with relevant experience
- Strong understanding of property damage disputes and insurance coverage issues
- Experience dealing with breach of contract, negligence, property law and/or product liability matters
- Comfortable managing your own caseload with minimal supervision
- Experience supporting complex or high-value litigation would be advantageous
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
- Confident drafting clear, technically detailed legal documentation and advice
- Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with insurer clients and senior claims handlers
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload
- Commercial and client-focused approach with an interest in technically complex insurance work
The Benefits
- Competitive salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
- 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), increases to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service
- Company Pension
- Private medical insurance
- Death in Service / Critical Illness cover
- Access to retail discounts and nationwide entertainment offers
- Supportive working environment with clear progression
- Strong training and development opportunities
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Insurance Coverage Solicitor in Manchester employer: William James Recruitment
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