Property Damage Solicitor

Bydand Recruitment Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Litigation Lawyer for their Manchester team. The position involves leading high-value property damage claims and managing complex coverage disputes. With a supportive environment and flexible hybrid work pattern, this role offers excellent career progression opportunities. Ideal candidates should have 1+ years PQE in property damage or insurance litigation and strong client-handling skills.

Qualifications

• Strong background in property damage or insurance litigation.
• Commercial litigation experience is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Lead on high-value property damage claims.
• Manage subrogated recoveries and coverage disputes.
• Collaborate with teams across multiple cities.
• Contribute to client development and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Excellent drafting skills

Strong analytical skills

Client-handling skills

Proactive attitude

Collaborative spirit

Ambitious to progress

Education

1+ years PQE (Solicitor or Legal Executive)

Job description

Litigation lawyer sought by top Manchester team

Property Damage Solicitor – 1 + PQE

Matters can range from dealing with property damage, such as fire damage and escapes of water to complex coverage. The team is small and very supportive and offers fantastic career progression together with genuine flexibility in terms of a hybrid working pattern which works around you.

• Location: Manchester
• Work pattern: Hybrid
• Level: Solicitor or Legal Executive Associate to Senior Associate

A growing team taking on more complex work

The main reason for this opportunity is because the team has started to receive instructions involving far more complex work.

The team is looking to expand nationally with a number of roles becoming available in Birmingham and Manchester.

More about the work

This leading insurance litigation team handles complex commercial litigation on behalf of a number of tier 1 insurers and corporates. If successful, you will be joining a dynamic team advising on complex work. As a snapshot, you will:

• Lead on high‑value property damage claims (fire, flood, chemical, construction, environmental)
• Manage subrogated recoveries, coverage disputes and liability claims
• Collaborate with colleagues across Manchester, Birmingham and London
• Contribute to client development and strategic growth initiatives

Strong background in litigation

The Partners are keen to meet litigators with a strong technical foundation and commercial approach:

• 1+ years’ PQE (Solicitor or Legal Executive)
• Background in property damage, insurance litigation or subrogated recoveries
• Commercial litigation experience also welcomed
• Excellent drafting, analysis and client‑handling skills
• Proactive, collaborative and ambitious to progress

A small and supportive team

The Manchester team is relatively small and very supportive. In particular, they have been able to progress colleagues far more quickly and offer a fantastic pathway to more senior roles within the firm.

If you want to find out more, don’t hesitate to reach out apply with an up‑to‑date CV and we will arrange a call at your convenience to discuss further.