Job Description
Property Damage Solicitor – Associate to Senior Associate
Location: Manchester | Working Pattern: Hybrid | Salary: £40,000–£60,000 | PQE: 1+ | Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Join a leading national insurance litigation team
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? A top-tier national firm is looking for a talented Property Damage Solicitor (1+ PQE) to join its growing Manchester team. This is your chance to work on high-value, complex claims and develop specialist expertise in a thriving practice area.
A fast-paced team offering fantastic progression
* Be part of a dynamic, expanding team handling catastrophic fire, flood, chemical, and construction-related losses.
* Gain exposure to premium insurance litigation work for major insurer clients.
* Benefit from a clear progression pathway to Senior Associate and beyond.
What you’ll do
* Manage a technically challenging caseload, including:
* Complex property damage claims (fire, flood, construction, environmental, chemical)
* Subrogated recovery actions and coverage disputes
* General liability and insurance litigation
* Collaborate with colleagues across Manchester, Birmingham, and London offices.
* Contribute to wider commercial litigation matters, including contractual disputes.
Candidate background
* Solicitor or Legal Executive with 1+ years’ PQE
* Experience in property damage, insurance litigation, recoveries, or commercial litigation
* Strong skills in legal drafting, analysis, and client communication
* Commercially aware, proactive, and motivated to grow with the team
Summary
* Competitive salary up to £60,000, depending on experience
* Flexible hybrid working arrangements
* Supportive team culture with autonomy and guidance
* Opportunity to specialise and progress within a national firm with a strong regional presence
Ready to make your mark? Apply today and take your career to the next level.