Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer - Property Insurance

DAC Beachcroft; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Discounted gym membership

Professional funding opportunities

In-person and remote social events

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Birmingham seeks a Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive specializing in Property Insurance. This role involves managing high-value insurer work while maintaining strong client relationships. Ideal candidates have at least six months' experience in property insurance work and are commercially astute. The firm offers a flexible work environment, competitive remuneration, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least six months' relevant experience in property insurance work.
• Ability to analyze complex legal cases confidently.
• Experience in managing client relationships and files.
• Commercially and financially astute.
• Team-oriented, willing to share knowledge and support other team members and the wider firm.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied workload aligned with insurer client requirements.
• Build relationships with insurer clients and colleagues.
• Support marketing and business development activities.
• Support marketing and business development activities within the team (e.g. training/articles)
• Maintain awareness of the firm’s core strategies and aims

Skills

Property insurance expertise

Legal analysis

Client communication

Team collaboration

Financial management

Education

Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive

Job description

Overview

Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Property Insurance role at DAC Beachcroft. The team works within the Complex Property area of the Property service line, handling high-value insurer work across subrogated recovery, defendant property damage, and policy coverage advisory and disputes.

We are looking for 2 new colleagues, one permanent and one 12-month fixed term contract. Applications are welcomed nationwide, with remote work available for England and Wales.

Responsibilities

• Work diligently and proactively, handling a varied workload in line with insurer client requirements
• Build strong, trusted relationships with insurer clients and colleagues
• Demonstrate good financial management and housekeeping on own files
• Support marketing and business development activities within the team (e.g. training/articles)
• Maintain awareness of the firm’s core strategies and aims

Who you are

• A qualified solicitor, chartered legal executive or barrister with at least six months' relevant experience of property insurance work
• Technically excellent with an aptitude for analysing difficult legal cases
• Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients within the team’s reporting and supervisory structure
• Commercially and financially astute
• Team-oriented, willing to share knowledge and support other team members and the wider firm
• Demonstrates alignment with the firm’s cultural principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive)

What’s in it for you?

• High levels of flexibility and a great work-life balance
• Remuneration package including private medical insurance, income protection and discounted gym membership
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
• In-person and remote social events
• Opportunity to get involved in ESG activities

We are committed to a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace aligned with our cultural principles. We support flexible working through our Flex Forward scheme; discuss options during the hiring process.

Notes

Note for Recruitment Agencies: DAC Beachcroft manages vacancies via in-house recruitment teams. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our PSL. Speculative CVs sent without prior instruction will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable. For PSL queries, contact: [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Industries: Law Practice