Property Damage Solicitor

Auston Legal Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the insurance sector is seeking an experienced lawyer to join their Manchester team. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload, focusing on liability claims and coverage disputes while supporting Partners on complex matters. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in commercial insurance or litigation, with excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail. Join a dynamic team known for its expertise in property damage and contribute to significant legal cases that shape the industry. If you are passionate about law and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of PQE in commercial insurance or litigation.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide-ranging caseload including liability claims and coverage disputes.
• Support Partners with complex legal matters.

Skills

Commercial insurance experience

Commercial litigation experience

Attention to detail

Case management systems

Written communication skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Education

Solicitor qualification

FCILEx qualification

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

The Client

Our client is a highly regarded insurance practice known for their work in the property damage sector. They have one of the largest teams in the market and Manchester is a key location for their regional property damage offering. The team act for numerous composite insurers and carry out all kinds of property damage work, including complex liability claims and subrogated recoveries arising from the full range of insurable risks. The team are also known for advising on policy coverage and handling pure construction disputes.

The role:

Our client wishes to recruit an experienced lawyer to handle a wide-ranging caseload of their own and support Partners with complex matters. The successful candidate can expect to handle liability claims and coverage disputes. There is potential to handle complex recoveries too.

Key requirements:

• Previous commercial insurance/commercial litigation experience (4 – 8 PQE)
• An ability to prioritise workload
• An ability to communicate in writing and prepare succinct and concise reports
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to work with case management systems
• The personal skills to deal with such work as major and expensive litigation involving liaison with senior claims handlers
• Legal qualification required – solicitor/FCILEx

Desirable:

• Willingness to play a role in the development of client relationships and of the practice as a whole
• Claims handling experience (via a previous secondment or otherwise)