Senior Associate: Subrogated Recoveries (Hybrid)

DWF LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF LLP is recruiting a Senior Associate in its Commercial Insurance team to lead a varied caseload of property-related disputes, with emphasis on subrogated recoveries and policy coverage matters. This role offers exposure to high-value claims and collaboration with renowned specialists.

You will work across Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool or Birmingham with hybrid working arrangements, contributing to business development and mentoring junior colleagues while delivering practical, commercially

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years' PQE and demonstrable experience in insurance litigation, with particular expertise in subrogated recoveries and policy coverage matters.
• Proven experience managing a varied caseload of complex insurance property disputes, including property damage recovery claims.
• Strong technical knowledge of Commercial Insurance and a genuine interest in developing expertise across a broad range of insurance-related matters.
• Excellent analytical, drafting and case management skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality work within strict deadlines and competing priorities.
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide commercially focused advice and practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• 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 justify decisions to clients internally and externally
• Prioritise work effectively and maximise efficiency in working practices
• Understand your role in the context of the practice group and contribute to efficiency in developing a caseload
• Build working relationships to develop business networks and understand client needs
• Provide support and act as the 'go to person' for junior members in the team and promote an inclusive environment for all candidates
• The team handles subrogated recoveries and a broad range of insurance/property disputes and offers opportunities to grow technical expertise.

Skills

Analytical ability

Stakeholder management

Drafting

Education

Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE

Job description

DWF LLP is recruiting a Senior Associate in its Commercial Insurance team to lead a varied caseload of property-related disputes, with emphasis on subrogated recoveries and policy coverage matters. This role offers exposure to high-value claims and collaboration with renowned specialists.

You will work across Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool or Birmingham with hybrid working arrangements, contributing to business development and mentoring junior colleagues while delivering practical, commercially