Associate - Subrogated Recoveries

DWF LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF LLP is recruiting a Senior Associate in its Commercial Insurance team to lead a varied caseload of property-related disputes, with emphasis on subrogated recoveries and policy coverage matters. This role offers exposure to high-value claims and collaboration with renowned specialists.

You will work across Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool or Birmingham with hybrid working arrangements, contributing to business development and mentoring junior colleagues while delivering practical, commercially

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years' PQE and demonstrable experience in insurance litigation, with particular expertise in subrogated recoveries and policy coverage matters.
• Proven experience managing a varied caseload of complex insurance property disputes, including property damage recovery claims.
• Strong technical knowledge of Commercial Insurance and a genuine interest in developing expertise across a broad range of insurance-related matters.
• Excellent analytical, drafting and case management skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality work within strict deadlines and competing priorities.
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide commercially focused advice and practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• To manage your own caseload of property related claims
• Understand client requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice
• Analyse risk and justify decisions to clients internally and externally
• Prioritise work effectively and maximise efficiency in working practices
• Understand your role in the context of the practice group and contribute to efficiency in developing a caseload
• Build working relationships to develop business networks and understand client needs
• Provide support and act as the 'go to person' for junior members in the team and promote an inclusive environment for all candidates
• The team handles subrogated recoveries and a broad range of insurance/property disputes and offers opportunities to grow technical expertise.

Skills

Analytical ability

Stakeholder management

Drafting

Education

Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE

Job description

As a Senior Associate in the Property Damage team, you will engage in a wide range of activities, such as:

• To manage your own caseload of property related claims
• Understand client requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice
• Analyse risk and further develop sound judgement enabling the justification of decisions to clients internally and externally
• Prioritise work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices
• Understand individual role in the context of the practice group and pro-actively seek to contribute to increased efficiency in developing a case load appropriate to level of technical, legal knowledge;
• Build working relationships internally and externally in order to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm's direction and client needs;
• To provide support and act as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team, We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.
• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years' PQE and demonstrable experience in insurance litigation, with particular expertise in subrogated recoveries and policy coverage matters.
• Proven experience managing a varied caseload of complex insurance property disputes, including property damage recovery claims.
• Strong technical knowledge of Commercial Insurance and a genuine interest in developing expertise across a broad range of insurance-related matters.
• Excellent analytical, drafting and case management skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality work within strict deadlines and competing priorities.
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide commercially focused advice and practical solutions.

Desirable

• Experience supervising, mentoring and developing junior team members, including providing technical guidance, reviewing work and supporting career development.
• The ability to communicate and manage complex issues effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the confidence to take ownership of matters and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
• Experience of business development activities, including building client relationships, identifying opportunities and supporting pitches and tenders.
• Previous experience working with insurer clients in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.

Our Commercial Insurance team at DWF is currently recruiting a Senior Associate - Subrogated Recoveries to join our growing practice.

The team acts for a prestigious insurer client base and handles a varied caseload of complex insurance and property-related disputes, including subrogated recoveries, First Party Property Damage (FPPD), Third Party Property Damage (TPPD), product liability, and policy coverage matters. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside recognised specialists on high-quality, high-value claims while developing your expertise within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

The role can be based in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool or Birmingham, with the flexibility of our hybrid working arrangement., We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF., DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services.