Property Recoveries Solicitor

Anakin Seal Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anakin Seal Legal Recruitment is seeking an experienced property recoveries solicitor for a prestigious national insurance practice based in Birmingham. You will manage a caseload of litigated subrogated recoveries, advise on liability issues, and lead a specialist recoveries team to deliver high-quality results.

You will supervise, mentor and develop lawyers while maintaining strong relationships with insurer clients and supporting growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' claimant property litigation experience.
• Experience managing litigated recovery claims.
• Strong knowledge of subrogated recoveries and property damage litigation.
• Experience investigating liability, instructing experts and counsel, and negotiating settlements.
• Knowledge of ADR processes, including mediation and joint settlement meetings.
• Strong client management, communication and drafting skills.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• A commercial approach and interest in business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a specialist property recovery team within a national insurance practice.
• Oversee high-value litigated recoveries and client relationships with insurers.
• Drive business development and strategic growth initiatives.
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers in the team.

Skills

Property recoveries

Litigation

Subrogated recoveries

Team leadership

Client relationship management

ADR processes

Job description

Role Overview

An established national insurance law firm is seeking an experienced property recoveries solicitor to join its highly regarded Property Risks & Coverage team. This role combines the management of complex, high-value property recovery claims with team leadership responsibilities.

The successful candidate will handle a caseload of litigated subrogated recoveries, typically valued between £100,000 and £500,000, arising from incidents such as fires, floods, impact damage and product liability claims. Alongside fee-earning responsibilities, the role will involve supervising and developing a specialist recoveries team, managing insurer client relationships and supporting business growth initiatives.

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed

Applications are welcomed from qualified solicitors with:

• At least 5 years' claimant property litigation experience.
• Proven experience managing litigated recovery claims.
• Strong technical knowledge of subrogated recoveries and property damage litigation.
• Experience investigating liability, instructing experts and counsel, and negotiating settlements.
• Knowledge of ADR processes, including mediation and joint settlement meetings.
• Strong client management, communication and drafting skills.
• Supervisory, mentoring or team leadership experience.
• A commercial approach and interest in business development activities.

What’s on Offer

• Leadership opportunity within a respected national insurance practice.
• High-quality, complex recovery litigation work.
• Significant client exposure and strategic involvement.
• Genuine career progression prospects.
• Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible and supportive working environment.