Senior Associate - Property Damage

DWF; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate for its Commercial Insurance team in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, or Birmingham, with opportunities for hybrid working. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years PQE and experience in managing an insurance property caseload, focusing on property damage.

This role involves building client relationships, managing claims, and providing support to junior team members. DWF embraces diversity and encourages candidates with varying levels of qualifications to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE experience in property damage or litigation.
• Proven experience handling insurance-related property claims.
• Technical expertise in commercial insurance matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of property related claims.
• Understand client requirements and manage cases effectively.
• Build working relationships internally and externally.

Skills

Property Damage expertise

Insurance property caseload management

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication

Coaching and mentoring

Job description

Why join us?

Our Commercial Insurance team at DWF is currently recruiting an Associate or Senior Associate - Property Damage to join the team in Manchester.

The team is experiencing sustained growth as a result of increased client demand and new instructions. As a result, we are expanding the team to support this growing workload. We are open to considering candidates across a broad range of experience levels within Property Damage or Property Litigation, provided they can demonstrate relevant technical expertise and a strong interest in this area of work.

The Commercial Insurance team acts for a prestigious and long-standing client base and handles a varied, high-quality caseload of complex insurance‑related property disputes, including first party property damage (FPPD), third party property damage (TPPD), product liability, policy coverage matters and subrogated recoveries.

This role can be based in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool or Birmingham, with the benefit of hybrid working in line with our firm‑wide approach.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Associate in the Property Damage team, you will engage in a wide range of activities, such as:

• To manage your own caseload of property related claims
• 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 maximise efficiency in working practices
• Understand individual role in the context of the practice group and pro‑actively seek to contribute to increased efficiency in developing a case load appropriate to level of technical, legal knowledge
• Build working relationships internally and externally in order to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs
• To provide support and act as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• 5+ years PQE experience and a strong interest in property damage work. We are also open to considering candidates of all levels of PQE due to an ever expanding team and client demands.
• Prior experience 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 Commercial Insurance matters generally.
• A proven track record of delivering results within strict deadlines and timeframes.

Desirable

• The ability to communicate and manage often complex issues for both internal and external stakeholders
• A self‑motivated individual who can also effectively coach and develop others within the team

What we offer?

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.