Property Damage Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Manchester is seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their commercial insurance litigation team. This role involves managing high-value property damage claims and collaborating with a national team. The ideal candidate has 3+ years’ PQE and a background in insurance litigation. The firm offers hybrid working, career progression, and a competitive salary with benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Strong work-life balance

Clear progression pathways

Competitive salary

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experienced litigators with a strong technical foundation.
• Commercial litigation experience is a plus.
• Ability to lead on high-value property damage claims.

Responsibilities

• Lead on high-value property damage claims.
• Manage subrogated recoveries and liability claims.
• Collaborate with colleagues across cities.
• Contribute to client development and strategic growth.

Skills

Excellent drafting skills

Analysis skills

Client-handling skills

Proactive attitude

Collaborative mindset

Ambition to progress

Education

3+ years’ PQE (Solicitor or Legal Executive)

Background in property damage or insurance litigation

Job description

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Level: Solicitor or Legal Executive Associate to Senior Associate

Join a nationally recognised commercial insurance litigation team in Manchester, working on multi-million-pound property damage disputes for leading insurer and corporate clients. This is a high-impact role offering complex work, career progression, and genuine flexibility.

The opportunity

Due to increased instructions from key insurer clients, the team is expanding. You’ll:

• 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

Experienced candidates wanted

We’re seeking experienced litigators with a strong technical foundation and commercial mindset:

• 3+ 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

Fantastic role with growing Manchester team

• Hybrid working and strong work-life balance
• Supportive team culture with national reach
• Clear progression pathways and Partner engagement
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Direct client exposure and premium caseloads

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled litigator ready to take the next step in a high-performing, well-supported environment.