Property Damage Solicitor

Jobs.co.uk; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Property Damage Solicitor sought by an international law firm in Birmingham to manage a caseload of litigated property damage claims within a growing insurance team.

You will handle a diverse mix of industries and disputes arising from fire, flood, explosion, contamination and construction-related issues. Hybrid working is available with 2–3 days in the Birmingham office.

Qualifications

• Experience handling insurance-backed property damage claims, including litigated matters.
• Ability to manage own caseload and assist senior colleagues on complex matters.
• Strong technical ability and client-focused communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of litigated property damage claims.
• Advise on coverage issues and pursue subrogated recoveries.
• Manage litigation and deliver excellent client service within deadlines.

Skills

Litigation

Property damage

Insurance knowledge

Job description

About the Role

This full time position as a Property Damage Solicitor in Birmingham sits within a leading international law firm's growing insurance team. The successful candidate, ideally 3-5 PQE, will manage a caseload of litigated commercial property claims while assisting senior colleagues on complex, high-value matters. Work spans construction, engineering, utilities, manufacturing, retail, real estate and hospitality, with disputes arising from fire, flood, explosion, contamination and construction issues. Strong litigation skills, technical expertise and client-focused communication are essential. A competitive salary is offered. This role suits a solicitor seeking genuine responsibility and career development within a supportive insurance practice.

Property Damage Solicitor, 3-5 PQE, Birmingham

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Property Damage Solicitor to join a growing insurance team within a leading international law firm in Birmingham.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload of litigated property damage claims, whilst assisting senior colleagues with significant and complex matters. The work will cover a broad range of industries, including construction, engineering, utilities, manufacturing, retail, real estate and hospitality, with claims arising from fire, flood, explosion, contamination and construction-related issues.

Responsibilities will include advising on coverage issues, pursuing subrogated recoveries, managing litigation and ensuring the delivery of excellent client service within agreed deadlines and financial objectives.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors with approximately 3-5 years' PQE, although candidates with varying levels of experience will be considered. You will have experience handling insurance-backed property damage claims, including litigated matters, first-party property damage, policy coverage and subrogated recoveries. You will demonstrate strong technical ability, excellent organisational skills and a commercially focused approach to your work. The ability to manage competing priorities and build effective relationships with clients and colleagues is essential.

The Firm

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established international law firm with a growing insurance practice, offering exposure to a diverse range of commercial claims and the opportunity to develop your expertise within a supportive team.

Hybrid working is available, with attendance at the Birmingham office required 2-3 days per week.

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