Your newpany
A leading international law firm with a highly regarded insurance litigation practice is seeking an experienced Property Damage Associate to join its Birmingham office. The team is recognised for acting onplex, high-value subrogated recovery claims and defending insurers, loss adjusters, and major corporates across a wide range of property-related disputes. You will be working within a market‑leading property risks group that offers excellent quality work and clear opportunities for career development.
Your new role
As a Property Damage Associate, you will manage a diverse and stimulating caseload of property-related disputes arising from:
1. Fire, flood, escape of water, and impact damage
2. Construction and engineering failures
3. Defective products
4. Utilities-related incidents
5. High‑value subrogated recovery actions
Day‑to‑day responsibilities include:
6. Running your own caseload of litigated and pre‑litigation property damage claims
7. Drafting pleadings, letters of claim/response, and technical advice for insurer clients
8. Conducting investigations with experts, engineers, surveyors, and loss adjusters
9. Attending conferences, mediations, and settlement discussions
10. Assisting partners with high-value andplex multi‑party disputes
11. Supporting the development of junior fee earners through supervision and mentoring
12. Developing strong relationships with insurer clients and key stakeholders
What you'll need to succeed
13. 5+ years PQE in property damage, insurance litigation, ormercial litigation with relevant exposure
14. Strong technical knowledge of negligence, construction/product liability principles, and CPR
15. Experience handling your own caseload with autonomy
16. Excellent drafting and analytical skills
17. Ability tomunicate clearly and confidently with clients, experts, and colleagues
18. Amercial approach and a focus on delivering exceptional client service
19. Experience in defendant insurance work or subrogated recovery litigation is highly advantageous.
What you'll get in return
20. Verypetitive salary and benefits package
21. Hybrid working (3 days WFH)
22. Access to high-value, technicallyplex property damage work
23. A supportive and well-established insurance litigation team
24. Structured progression opportunities within a growing national practice
25. Ongoing professional development and training