Your new company
A leading national law firm with a highly regarded insurance practice is seeking a Solicitor or Associate to join its growing Commercial Insurance team. The team acts for a prestigious insurer and corporate client base, handling a broad range of complex property damage and insurance disputes across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and successful team with a strong reputation in the market, offering exposure to high-value and technically challenging work alongside genuine opportunities for career progression.
This role is open to retrains for those with previous insurance litigation, clinical negligence or group litigation experience and a keen interest in this area of law.
Your new role
You will manage your own caseload of property damage claims whilst supporting senior colleagues on larger and more complex losses.
This work includes:
First-party property damage claims
Third-party property damage disputes
Policy coverage matters
Product liability claims
Subrogated recovery actions
Large loss and complex commercial insurance litigation
You will be responsible for progressing matters from initial instruction through to resolution, providing strategic advice to insurer clients and maintaining high service standards throughout.Alongside handling your own caseload, you will play a key role in supporting and mentoring junior team members and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.
What you'll need to succeed
Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive
Experience handling or assisting with property damage claims - preferable
Knowledge of third-party property damage, policy coverage, product liability and/or subrogated recovery matters - preferable
Previous wider insurance litigation experience for those looking to retrain
Strong litigation and case management skills
Excellent client handling and stakeholder management abilities
The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, commercial environment
A proactive and collaborative approach to team working
An interest in developing junior colleagues and contributing to team success
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
High-quality and technically complex insurance litigation work
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Clear opportunities for progression and career development
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Exposure to national insurer and corporate clients
Ongoing professional development and training
What you need to do now
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