Solicitor - Property Insurance

Anakin Seal Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Electric car scheme

Gym membership discounts

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Anakin Seal Legal in Manchester seeks a Senior Property Insurance Solicitor to lead high-value property damage disputes on behalf of major insurers. The role offers hybrid working and progression within a national practice, with a focus on technical analysis and client service.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, supervise junior lawyers, and contribute to cross-department projects while delivering commercially focused legal advice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' PQE in insurance/property litigation.
• Experience handling high-value property damage claims and coverage issues.
• Strong academics and proactive case management; able to mentor juniors.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex multi-track property damage litigation from start to resolution.
• Advise insurer clients on coverage disputes with commercial focus.
• Build strong client relationships and own elements of key client accounts.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to business development.

Skills

Insurance litigation experience

Property damage claims

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior lawyers

Education

Solicitor qualification (SRA)

Job description

Senior Property Insurance Solicitor (4+ PQE)

Manchester | Hybrid Working | Salary up to £65,000

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Property Insurance Solicitorto join its growing Manchester-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with at least 4 years' PQE to handle high-value and complex property damage disputes while working alongside recognised specialists in the insurance sector.

The successful candidate will join a well-established team acting on behalf of major UK insurers, dealing with a broad range of property damage claims and coverage issues. The role offers excellent quality work, genuine career progression opportunities, and a supportive hybrid working environment.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of predominantly multi-track property damage claims, arising from events such as fires, floods, escape of water incidents, storms, explosions and other significant losses.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing complex and high-value property damage litigation from inception through to resolution.
• Advising insurer clients on coverage disputes and delivering commercially focused legal advice.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Taking ownership of elements of key client accounts.
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team.
• Supporting business development initiatives, client training and networking activities.
• Contributing to cross-departmental projects and thought leadership initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional obligations while achieving financial and performance targets.

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed

Applications are welcomed from qualified solicitors with:

• A minimum of 4 years' PQE.
• Strong experience handling insurance litigation and property damage claims.
• Excellent technical and analytical skills.
• Strong academics and a proactive approach to case management.
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively within a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £65,000.
• Hybrid working arrangement. 3/4 days working remote per week.
• High-quality caseload of complex and high-value property insurance matters.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing national practice.
• 25 days' annual leave, increasing with service.
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Life insurance and income protection.
• Enhanced family leave provisions.
• Electric car scheme.
• Employee assistance programme and digital GP access.
• Gym membership discounts and other lifestyle benefits.