Complex Property Insurance Lawyer

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law practice is seeking a Complex Property Lawyer to manage high-value property damage claims. This position offers a largely home-working arrangement with the requirement for occasional travel to Manchester. A qualified solicitor or legal executive with at least six months of relevant experience is needed, along with strong analytical and client management skills. The role includes a competitive salary and a challenging caseload.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Remote working

Qualifications

• At least six months' relevant experience in property insurance work.
• Technical excellence and confidence in legal analysis.
• Ability to manage client relationships professionally.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex property damage claims.
• Advise clients on disputes and legal coverage issues.
• Travel to Manchester for meetings as needed.

Skills

Experience in property insurance work

Strong analytical skills

Client management

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive

Job description

Your new firm
Our client is a global insurance law firm who are currently recruiting a Complex Property Lawyer on a largely home-working basis. The team acts for a large number of insurer clients, undertaking some of their highest value, highest profile and most challenging work.

The work falls into three broad categories: subrogated recovery claims (typically over 250K), defendant public liability property damage claims; and policy coverage both advisory work and disputes. In short, the team deals with disputes and problems arising out of fires, floods, storms, escapes of water, escapes of oil, explosions, impact damage (basically any way in which a property might become damaged). The team will consider applications nationwide however you will need to travel to Manchester on an ad hoc basis for team meetings etc.

What you'll need to succeed
You must be a qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive lawyer with at least six months' relevant experience of property insurance work. You will be technically excellent with an aptitude for analysing difficult legal cases and able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on a day-to-day basis.

What you'll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity for qualified solicitors / legal executives to enjoy a challenging caseload of fast and multi-track property damage claims. The firm offers a competitive salary and remote working.

What you need to do now
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