Associate (2+ PQE) - Property & Liability Team

Clyde & Co; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co, a leading global law firm, is seeking an Associate with 2+ years of experience in the Property & Liability Team in Manchester. The role involves engaging in a broad range of work, including defending liability claims and advising clients on property damage and coverage disputes. The firm offers ample opportunities for learning and professional development within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Pro bono work and community support

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of experience in property damage liability claims.
• Experience in multi-track claims and policy coverage disputes is required.
• Experience in ADR and handling complex disputes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work for insurers, brokers, and corporate clients on property damage work.
• Defend liability claims and pursue high-value recoveries.
• Advise on coverage and customer complaints.

Skills

Technical ability

Litigation

Negotiation

Communication

Commercial acumen

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Associate (2+ PQE) - Property & Liability Team, Manchester

Client:

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

1910d348277e

Job Views:

6

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

The Role

The role offers the opportunity for a broad range of work as the team works for insurers, brokers, and corporate clients on property damage work including defending liability claims, pursuing high-value recoveries, and advising on coverage and customer complaints. The team also pursues recoveries of money and assets stolen through fraud, including injunctive relief and work for corporate crime insurers.

We seek solicitors with a strong academic background and at least 2+ years of experience in this practice area. Candidates should have sound technical ability, with experience in multi-track property damage liability claims, subrogated recoveries, and policy coverage disputes. Experience handling complex disputes related to fires, water and oil escapes, subsidence, and construction & engineering incidents is required.

We value excellent communicators, litigators, confident negotiators, and those with strong commercial acumen. Experience in resolving disputes through various forms of ADR is also desirable.

The Firm

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm specializing in sectors underpinning global trade and commerce, including insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade, and commodities. It offers a comprehensive range of legal services and advice worldwide. The firm is committed to diversity, inclusion, pro bono work, community support, and environmental responsibility. With over 60 offices globally, Clyde & Co employs 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals, and 5000 staff.

Joining the firm provides access to extensive learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.