The Property Insurance team acts for many of the UK’s leading property insurers, handling a broad range of property damage claims arising from events such as fire, flood, escape of water, storm, explosion, and vehicle impact.
The team manages a mix of high value and high profile litigation matters and continues to expand as new and existing client relationships develop.
You will join a knowledgeable and supportive team with a strong reputation for delivering high quality legal work and maintaining excellent industry relationships.
This is a Hybrid Role
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of predominantly multi track property damage claims, primarily claimant with some defendant work
* Handle coverage disputes and provide clear, commercially focused legal advice to clients
* Develop and maintain strong client relationships within the insurance sector
* Take ownership of key client matters and contribute to account development
* Supervise, mentor, and support junior legal team members
* Contribute to cross departmental projects and initiatives
* Deliver presentations, training sessions, seminars, and business development activity
* Support thought leadership and share market insights to develop new services
* Meet financial and performance targets while maintaining professional standards
* Ensure compliance with SRA regulations, data protection requirements, and internal policies
Candidate Requirements
To be successful in this Solicitor / Associate – Property Insurance role, you will need:
* Qualified lawyer with 4+ years PQE
* Strong experience in insurance litigation and property damage claims
* Experience handling complex or multi track litigation matters
* Strong academic background
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively
* Strong organisational and case management skills
* Proactive, commercially aware, and detail focused approach
* Commitment to ongoing technical and professional development
* Ability to challenge and analyse information effectively
Benefits Package
* 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 with service, plus holiday buy scheme
* Life insurance and income protection
* Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
* Employee assistance programme and digital GP services
* Pension scheme
* Electric car scheme
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Hybrid and flexible working options
* Discounted gym membership and employee discount hub
* Flu and eyecare vouchers