Posted: 1 June
The role
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:
Fire, flood, escape of water, and impact damageConstruction and engineering failuresDefective productsUtilities-related incidentsHigh‑value subrogated recovery actions
Day‑to‑day responsibilities include:Running your own caseload of litigated and pre‑litigation property damage claimsDrafting pleadings, letters of claim/response, and technical advice for insurer clientsConducting investigations with experts, engineers, surveyors, and loss adjustersAttending conferences, mediations, and settlement discussionsAssisting partners with high-value andplex multi‑party disputesSupporting the development of junior fee earners through supervision and mentoringDeveloping strong relationships with insurer clients and key stakeholders
What you'll need to succeed
3+ years PQE in property damage, insurance litigation, ormercial litigation with relevant exposureStrong technical knowledge of negligence, construction/product liability principles, and CPRExperience handling your own caseload with autonomyExcellent drafting and analytical skillsAbility tomunicate clearly and confidently with clients, experts, and colleaguesAmercial approach and a focus on delivering exceptional client serviceExperience in defendant insurance work or subrogated recovery litigation is highly advantageous.
What you'll get in return
Verypetitive salary and benefits packageHybrid working (3 days WFH) Access to high-value, technicallyplex property damage workA supportive and well-established insurance litigation teamStructured progression opportunities within a growing national practiceOngoing professional development and training
