Property Damage Solicitor

Canford Law; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives and annual bonus

Hybrid working options

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Canford Law in Manchester is seeking an experienced Property Damage Solicitor to join our expanding Litigation team. This full-time hybrid role offers the chance to manage your own caseload while contributing to the growth of our Property Damage department.

The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload of property damage and insurance matters from instruction through to resolution, delivering high-quality legal services for clients and insurers and aiming for the best outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with approximately 5–10 years' PQE.
• Strong experience in property insurance coverage matters.
• Experience handling property damage recovery claims.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Strong client care and professional approach.
• Proficiency with legal case management systems.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of property damage claims from instruction to resolution.
• Advise clients on property insurance coverage matters with clear, practical guidance.
• Draft and review pleadings, witness statements, and settlement agreements.
• Liaise with clients, insurers, experts, and counsel to progress claims.
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate case records on the firm's case management system.
• Support business development and build client relationships.

Skills

Caseload management

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Client care

Communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor

PQE 5–10 years

Tools

Legal case management systems

Job description

Canford Law are seeking an experienced Property Damage Solicitor to join our expanding Litigation team in Manchester. This is a full-time, hybrid role offering the opportunity to manage your own caseload while contributing to the continued growth and success of our Property Damage department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for handling a varied caseload of property damage and insurance-related matters from instruction through to resolution, delivering high-quality legal services and ensuring the best outcomes for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of property damage claims, handling matters from initial instruction through to settlement or trial.
• Advise clients on property insurance coverage matters, providing clear and practical legal advice.
• Handle property damage recovery claims on behalf of insurers and other clients.
• Support on insurance defence work where appropriate.
• Draft and review key legal documents, including pleadings, witness statements, correspondence and settlement agreements.
• Liaise with clients, insurers, experts, counsel and third parties to progress claims efficiently.
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients' interests to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records on the case management system.
• Work closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver outstanding client service.
• Contribute to business development, including maintaining client relationships and generating new work where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal procedures and quality standards.
• Work towards and achieve individual and team performance targets.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with approximately 5–10 years' PQE (or equivalent experience).
• Strong experience in property insurance coverage matters.
• Experience handling property damage recovery claims.
• Exposure to market coverage work.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Strong client care skills with a professional and commercial approach.
• Proactive, organised and able to manage a varied workload effectively.
• Excellent communication, technical and research skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using legal case management systems.
• Right to work in the UK.

Why Canford?

• A flexible, grown-up approach to work with hybrid working options.
• Incentives and annual bonus scheme to reward performance.
• Recognition for strong performance and clear progression opportunities.
• Smart/casual dress code and a supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Company events and opportunities to network and build relationships across the business.