Solicitor - Recoveries

DWF Law LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global legal services provider is seeking a Solicitor to join their expanding Commercial Insurance team in Manchester. This role involves managing property damage recovery claims while supporting a team and ensuring client satisfaction. The suitable candidate should have experience in handling insurance-related caseloads, strong communication skills, and an ability to manage complex issues. The firm offers a hybrid working model that balances office and home working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Prior experience handling insurance property-related caseload.
• Technical expertise in commercial insurance matters.
• Proven track record of delivering results under deadlines.
• Strong communication ability with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of property damage recovery claims.
• Assist on various large loss matters as part of a team.
• Prioritize work effectively to maximize efficiency.
• Build internal and external working relationships.
• Provide support and guidance to junior team members.

Skills

Experience in property damage recovery

Communication skills

Ability to manage complex issues

Coaching and development skills

Job description

Why join us?

DWF are expanding our Commercial Insurance team and we are seeking a Solicitor to advise in the field of property damage recovery claims.

The Commercial Insurance team in Manchester are instructed by our insurer clients to pursue subrogated property damage recovery claims, working to recover insurers’ outlay where damage has been caused to their customer’s property, be it commercial or domestic premises.

This role will be based in our Manchester office where we have adopted a hybrid‑working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working.

Responsibilities

• To manage your own caseload of property damage recovery claims, and also assist as a part of a wider team on various large loss matters.
• Understand client requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice.
• Analyse risk and further develop sound judgement enabling the justification of decisions to clients internally and externally.
• Prioritise work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices.
• Build working relationships internally and externally in order to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs.
• To provide support and act as the ‘go to person’ for more junior members in the team.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Prior experience handling or assisting with an insurance property related caseload with a focus on property damage recoveries.
• Technical expertise and a strong interest in commercial insurance matters generally.
• A proven track record of delivering results within strict deadlines and timeframes.
• The ability to communicate and manage often complex issues for both internal and external stakeholders.
• A self‑motivated individual who can also effectively coach and develop others within the team.

Desirable

• Previous supervisory experience.

What we offer?

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you’re excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.