Solicitor

Horwich Farrelly; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 with service)

Life Insurance & Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave

Discounted Gym Membership

Flu & Eyecare Vouchers

Job summary

Horwich Farrelly is seeking a Solicitor specializing in Property Insurance to join their hybrid team in Birmingham. You will manage multi-track property damage claims, providing commercial advice to clients while nurturing strong industry relationships.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years PQE in insurance law, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to legal challenges. Embrace the opportunity to work in a supportive environment dedicated to client service excellence.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 2 years PQE and strong experience in insurance and property damage.
• Hardworking, proactive, and highly organised.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of predominantly multi‑track property damage claims (claimant work).
• Handling coverage disputes and providing clear, commercially‑focused advice to clients.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with clients and industry contacts.

Skills

Insurance expertise

Property damage experience

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified lawyer with 2 years PQE

Strong academic background

Job description

Solicitor – Property Insurance | Location: Birmingham | Hybrid/On-site: Hybrid | Contract Type: Permanent

About HF

People. Not just lawyers

We’re not your typical law firm – we’re people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long‑lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward‑thinking approach built around our clients’ needs, supported by cutting‑edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law.

About the team

Our Property Insurance team works with many of the UK’s leading property insurers, handling a wide range of claims arising from fires, floods, escapes of water, storms, explosions, vehicle impacts and other causes of property damage. The team manages a mixture of high‑profile and high‑value matters and is continuing to grow as we win work from both existing and new clients.

You’ll be joining a knowledgeable, supportive, and highly respected team that is known for delivering excellent results while developing strong relationships across the industry.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a caseload of predominantly multi‑track property damage claims (claimant work)
• Handling coverage disputes and providing clear, commercially‑focused advice to clients.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with clients and industry contacts.
• Taking ownership of aspects of key client relationships.
• Supervising, mentoring, and supporting junior team members.
• Leading or contributing to cross‑departmental projects.
• Delivering presentations, training, seminars and supporting wider business development initiatives.
• Sharing market insights and supporting the development of new services and thought leadership.
• Meeting financial and performance targets while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
• Ensuring full compliance with SRA rules, data protection and all internal policies

What do I need?

• Qualified lawyer with 2 years PQE and strong experience in insurance and property damage.
• A strong academic background.
• Hardworking, proactive, and highly organised.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to continue developing technical knowledge and expertise.
• Critical thinking skills and the confidence to challenge information appropriately.

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
• Life Insurance & Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
• Pension Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
• Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
• Flu & Eyecare Vouchers – and more!

What next?

If HF sounds like a place where you could belong, we'd love to learn more about you! Submit your CV here and we’ll be in touch if we have any opportunities that match your experience and interests. If we don’t have something right now, we’ll keep your details on file and may reach out in the future as part of our talent pipeline.