Your new company
Our client is a highly-regarded global defendant firm with offices across the UK. They are currently recruiting for an associate with 5+ years of qualified experience to join their high-performing property damage team in Manchester. This is a hybrid role and a very competitive salary and bonus is available and negotiable dependent on experience.
Your new role
This Property Damage Associate role will see you:
* Handle a diverse caseload of property damage claims, including fire, flood, subsidence, and escape of water/oil.
* Advise insurer clients on complex product liability matters, including defective goods, manufacturing faults, and supply chain risks.
* Advise on policy coverage matters
* Provide clear, strategic guidance on policy coverage issues across commercial and domestic insurance lines.
* Conduct liability investigations and quantum assessments, instructing experts where necessary.
* Represent clients in pre-action protocols, ADR processes, and court proceedings.
* Liaise directly with insurer clients, loss adjusters, and third-party solicitors to progress claims efficiently.
* Supervise and support junior team members, contributing to their development and quality assurance.
* Maintain accurate case management records and ensure compliance with client SLAs and regulatory standards.
* Participate in client training, thought leadership, and business development initiatives.
What you'll need to succeed
You must be a qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with a minimum of 5 years post-qualified experience in a similar property damage role. You must have proven experience handling higher-value property damage claims, including fire, flood, subsidence and escape of water/oil. Applicants must have strong knowledge and/or previous experience handling product liability and policy coverage claims. Experience supervising junior team members is advantageous. You must be commercially aware and be able to demonstrate the ability to deliver pragmatic, client-focused advice.
What you'll get in return
This is a fantastic opportunity for 5+ PQE property damage solicitors or chartered legal executives. You can expect a challenging, complex caseload working as part of a high-performing team. A very competitive salary of up to £75,000 is available dependent on experience. The firm offers hybrid working with a requirement of 2 days a week in the office and an annual bonus is available.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email or call us now on 0161 228 7770.
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