Solicitor

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