Complex Property Insurance Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm is seeking a Complex Property Insurance Lawyer based in Wakefield. The role involves managing high-profile insurance claims, providing a competitive salary and remote working options. Candidates should be qualified legal professionals with property insurance experience. Occasional travel to Manchester for meetings is required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Remote working options

Qualifications

• Minimum six months' relevant property insurance experience.
• Technical skills in handling insurance cases.
• Strong analytical capacity.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-profile insurance cases including recovery claims.
• Deal with public liability property damage claims.
• Participate in meetings in Manchester on occasion.

Skills

Property insurance experience

Analytical skills

Client interaction confidence

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive

Job description

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Complex Property Insurance Lawyer, Wakefield

Client: Hays

Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

Job Description:

Your new firm
Our client is a global insurance law firm currently recruiting a Complex Property Lawyer on a largely home-working basis. The team handles high-profile insurance cases, including subrogated recovery claims (typically over 250K), defendant public liability property damage claims, and policy coverage disputes. They deal with damages caused by fires, floods, storms, water escapes, explosions, impact damage, etc. The team considers applications nationwide but requires occasional travel to Manchester for meetings.

What you'll need to succeed
You must be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive with at least six months' relevant property insurance experience. You should be technically skilled, analytical, and confident in client interactions.

What you'll get in return
This role offers a challenging caseload of fast-moving property damage claims, a competitive salary, and remote working options.

What to do now
If interested, click 'apply now' to submit your CV. For a confidential discussion about your career, contact us. If this role isn't quite right, we can discuss other opportunities.

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