Complex Property Insurance Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance law firm in Portsmouth is seeking a Complex Property Insurance Lawyer to handle challenging cases from insurer clients. The role offers remote working options and requires at least six months of property insurance experience. Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors with strong analytical and client management skills. Competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Remote working

Challenging caseload

Qualifications

• At least six months' relevant experience in property insurance work.
• Technically excellent and adept at analyzing complex legal cases.
• Confident in dealing professionally with clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-value and complex property damage claims.
• Advise on policy coverage and manage disputes.
• Travel to Manchester for team meetings as needed.

Skills

Property insurance expertise

Legal analysis

Client management

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive

Job description

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Hays

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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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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