Insurance Coverage Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Private medical insurance

Death in Service / Critical Illness

Retail discounts

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking an Insurance Coverage Solicitor in Manchester to handle a varied caseload of property damage and insurance coverage matters. The role is hybrid, offering exposure to high-value claims and opportunities to work with major insurer clients.

You will draft coverage advice, pleadings, and court documents, while analysing insurance coverage issues and strategy. Excellent analytical, drafting, and client communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEx with relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of property damage disputes and insurance coverage issues.
• Experience dealing with breach of contract, negligence, property law and/or product liability matters.
• Comfortable managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Experience supporting complex or high-value litigation would be advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident drafting clear, technically detailed legal documentation and advice.
• Strong communication skills with insurer clients and senior claims handlers.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload.
• Commercial and client-focused approach with an interest in technically complex insurance work.

Responsibilities

• Independently managing a caseload of property damage and insurance coverage matters from start to finish.
• Supporting on large and complex, high-value property damage claims.
• Drafting bespoke coverage advice, pleadings, applications and court proceedings.
• Analysing issues relating to insurance coverage, liability, quantum and litigation strategy.
• Conducting detailed investigations, legal research and document reviews.
• Preparing draft instructions to counsel and experts.
• Supporting all aspects of the litigation process on complex matters.
• Attending client meetings, strategy discussions and conferences.
• Conducting settlement negotiations, roundtable discussions and ADR.
• Delivering training seminars and workshops to insurer clients.
• Contributing to client development and technical knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEx

Job description

Insurance Coverage Solicitor – Manchester – Hybrid – Up to £60,000

A leading national insurance law firm is seeking a talented Insurance Coverage Solicitor to join its specialist team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied caseload of complex property damage and insurance coverage matters, acting for major insurer clients on high-value and technically challenging claims.

You’ll manage your own caseload while also supporting Senior Lawyers on large and complex matters, often involving claims valued in excess of £1 million. The role offers exposure to technically challenging work across property damage, insurance coverage, liability and quantum, alongside opportunities to get involved in client development, training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

The Role

• Independently managing a caseload of property damage and insurance coverage matters from start to finish
• Supporting on large and complex, high-value property damage claims
• Drafting bespoke coverage advice, pleadings, applications and court proceedings
• Analysing issues relating to insurance coverage, liability, quantum and litigation strategy
• Conducting detailed investigations, legal research and document reviews
• Preparing draft instructions to counsel and experts
• Supporting all aspects of the litigation process on complex matters
• Attending client meetings, strategy discussions and conferences
• Conducting settlement negotiations, roundtable discussions and ADR
• Delivering training seminars and workshops to insurer clients
• Contributing to client development and technical knowledge-sharing initiatives

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEx with relevant experience
• Strong understanding of property damage disputes and insurance coverage issues
• Experience dealing with breach of contract, negligence, property law and/or product liability matters
• Comfortable managing your own caseload with minimal supervision
• Experience supporting complex or high-value litigation would be advantageous
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Confident drafting clear, technically detailed legal documentation and advice
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with insurer clients and senior claims handlers
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload
• Commercial and client-focused approach with an interest in technically complex insurance work

The Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
• 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), increases to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service
• Company Pension
• Private medical insurance
• Death in Service / Critical Illness cover
• Access to retail discounts and nationwide entertainment offers
• Supportive working environment with clear progression
• Strong training and development opportunities