Property Recoveries Solicitor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working environment

Job summary

An established national insurance law firm seeks an experienced property recoveries solicitor to join its highly regarded Property Risks & Coverage team. You will manage complex, high-value recoveries and supervise a specialist team while developing strong insurer client relationships.

The role offers leadership opportunities, top-tier recovery litigation work, and clear career progression within a flexible and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' claimant property litigation experience.
• Proven track record managing litigated recovery claims.
• Strong knowledge of subrogated recoveries and property damage litigation.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• Experience with ADR processes (mediation and joint settlements).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a specialist recoveries team within a national insurance practice.
• Handle high-value litigated property recovery claims (often £100k–£500k).
• Manage insurer client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Provide strategic input and leadership to drive growth and quality of work.

Skills

Property litigation

Subrogated recoveries

Client management

Leadership/mentoring

ADR processes

Negotiation

Drafting/communication

Business development

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.