Senior Property Damage Counsel - Complex Insurance Claims

DWF; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate in Property Damage to join our Commercial Insurance team. The role supports a growing workload and can be based in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool or Birmingham with hybrid working options.

The candidate should have 5+ years PQE in property damage or related areas, including experience with FPPD/TPPD, product liability, policy coverage, and subrogated recoveries. Strong client and team leadership skills are valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE with a strong interest in property damage work.
• Experience handling an insurance property related caseload including third party property damage, product liability, policy coverage and subrogated recoveries.
• Technical expertise and a strong interest in Commercial Insurance matters generally.
• Proven track record of delivering results within strict deadlines and timeframes.

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 practice group and develop the case load with appropriate technical knowledge
• Build relationships internally and externally to develop business networks and understand client needs
• Provide support and act as the 'go to person' for more junior team members

Skills

Property damage

PQE 5+ years

Job description

DWF is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate in Property Damage to join our Commercial Insurance team. The role supports a growing workload and can be based in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool or Birmingham with hybrid working options.

The candidate should have 5+ years PQE in property damage or related areas, including experience with FPPD/TPPD, product liability, policy coverage, and subrogated recoveries. Strong client and team leadership skills are valued.