Property Insurance Solicitor

Auston Legal Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance legal practice in Manchester is seeking an experienced Legal Director to manage complex property-related claims. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years' PQE and a proven track record in handling insurance disputes. Responsibilities include client management, case analysis, and coaching junior team members, ensuring adherence to service levels and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' PQE in legal practice.
• Experience in property-related claims and complex insurance disputes.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

• Understand client requirements and manage cases according to agreements.
• Analyze risks and make informed decisions regarding disputes.
• Support junior team members and enhance their development.

Skills

Insurance-related caseload management

Analytical skills

Client communication

Coaching and mentoring

Job description

Our client is a highly regarded insurance practice known for their work in the property damage sector, with one of the largest teams in the market. Working with a prestigious client base, the team handles a varied caseload of complex property related disputes.

The Role

Our client is looking to recruit a Legal Director with ideally a minimum of 7 years’ PQE to handle a caseload of property-related claims, focusing on complex coverage disputes.

Responsibilities will include

• Understand client requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice
• Analyse risk and further develop sound judgement enabling the justification of decisions to clients internally and externally
• Prioritise work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices
• To provide support and act as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team

Key requirements

• Prior experience of handling an insurance property-related caseload, including experience in third party property damage, product liability, policy coverage and subrogated recoveries
• Technical expertise and a strong interest in major and complex insurance disputes
• A proven track record of delivering results within strict deadlines and timeframes
• The ability to communicate and manage often complex issues for both internal and external stakeholder.
• A self-motivated individual who can also effectively coach and develop others within the team