Property Damage Commercial Insurance Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier legal firm in Manchester seeks a Property Damage Solicitor to join their esteemed team. This role involves managing complex claims and supporting diverse insurance litigation while providing excellent client advisory services. The firm values innovative thinking with opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday a year

Private medical insurance

Health Cash Plan

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in property damage, policy coverage, or product liability.
• Ability to manage varied caseloads and meet deadlines.
• Strong client and team communication.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-value property damage claims and policy coverage disputes.
• Support litigation and client advisory work.
• Draft legal advice and conduct document reviews.

Skills

Legal skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Time-management

Attention to detail

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

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Property Damage Commercial Insurance Solicitor, manchester

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Client:

William James Recruitment

Location:

manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Property Damage Lawyer – Tier 1 Legal 500 Firm

We are seeking a talented Solicitor to join a top-ranked Property Damage team within a leading insurance law firm. This is a fantastic opportunity to handle high-value property damage claims, policy coverage disputes, product liability, fraud cases, and subrogated recoveries for major UK insurers.

You’ll engage in advocacy, mediations, and trials, while supporting substantial commercial insurance litigation across various issues like fires, water damage, and construction failures.

Join a dynamic and expanding team with flexible working options and clear career progression. If you’re ready for a new challenge in a top-tier environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on large-scale, complex claims, from policy coverage disputes to significant loss subrogation.
• Support Lawyers with litigation, strategy, and client advisory work.
• Draft legal advice, conduct document reviews, and prepare instructions to counsel.
• Deliver training sessions and workshops to insurer clients, contributing to client development.
• Participate in client meetings and strategy sessions.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary to £60,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday a year
• Private medical insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Company Pension

The Candidate

• Associate with property damage / policy coverage / product liability experience
• Ability to work to deadlines, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Strong legal and leadership skills with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional and effective communication with team members and clients

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.

Founded in 2009 by CEO Paul Wingfield, we are not your average recruiter, we build long-term relationships and work with an extensive network of the best law firms, lawyers and support staff.