Property Damage & Coverage Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Manchester, Bristol, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £55,000

Hybrid working arrangements

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Private medical and dental insurance

Life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Property Damage & Coverage Solicitor for their offices in Manchester, Bristol, or London. This role involves handling complex insurance claims and providing expert advice on policy coverage. The firm offers competitive salary and a hybrid working model, making it a great opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to thrive in property insurance. Excellent benefits and a supportive environment are also provided.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in Defendant property litigation.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload.
• Strong commitment to advocacy and complex legal work.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex coverage disputes involving various claims.
• Manage files from instruction to resolution.
• Provide coverage advice and support settlement negotiations.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor or equivalent

Defendant property litigation experience

Experience managing property damage recovery matters

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Client-focused approach

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

The Role

Property Damage & Coverage Solicitor - Manchester / Bristol / London

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading national law firm renowned for its expertise in insurance law. As part of the firm’s Property Damage team, you will focus primarily on policy coverage work, advising insurers on a wide range of first‑party and third‑party property claims.

You will handle complex coverage disputes involving fires, floods, escapes of water, impacts, and product liability, providing clear and commercial advice on policy response, exclusions, and declinature. The role also offers exposure to subrogated recovery claims, giving a varied and engaging workload.

This client‑facing role involves managing files from instruction to resolution, drafting and reviewing coverage advice, instructing experts and counsel, and supporting settlement negotiations or litigation.

It’s a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded lawyer to build a specialist career in policy coverage and property insurance within a highly regarded national firm.

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor or equivalent with relevant technical capability
• 1‑4 years’ Defendant property litigation experience (Claimant experience also considered)
• Proven experience managing a caseload of property damage recovery matters
• Working knowledge of Household and Commercial property recoveries
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Client‑focused approach with strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills
• Enthusiasm for advocacy, negotiation, and complex legal work

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Competitive salary up to £55,000 dependent on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Life assurance and cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Excellent employee discounts and wellbeing benefits
• Supportive, inclusive working environment with clear progression opportunities

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

Contact: Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant INDAF