Property Damage Solicitor
6 days ago
Manchester
Property Recovery Solicitor – Manchester – Up to £45,000 salary A leading national insurance law firm is seeking a talented solicitor to join its well-established Property Risks & Coverage Team, specialising in property damage. Based in Manchester, this is an excellent retrain opportunity for lawyers with general litigation or insurance experience. The team handles a broad range of disputes on behalf of major insurers, including claims arising from fires, floods, impacts, and product liability. You will manage a caseload of household and commercial property recovery matters, typically valued between £10,000 and £100,000, with scope to handle more complex claims over £100,000 as you develop. The role includes full litigation duties, from initial case assessment and evidence review to instructing counsel, negotiating settlements, preparing trial documents, and attending court. The Candidate • Qualified solicitor with 0–3 years’ post-qualification experience or equivalent, • Litigation experience (commercial, insurance, or civil) – retrain opportunity available, • Strong interest in property litigation and/or insurance recovery, • Commercially aware with enthusiasm for client relationship-building, • Excellent organisation, drafting, and time-management skills, • Confident working both independently and collaboratively The Benefits and How to Apply • Up to £45,000 salary (depending on experience), • Annual bonus scheme, • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and option to buy/sell, • Hybrid/flexible working, • Private medical insurance, • Critical illness, death in service, and income protection cover, • Company pension scheme, • Health cash plan and 24/7 online GP access, • Cycle to Work, Tech Scheme, and retail/travel discounts Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact: Dawn Everton, Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 8263 140 | Mobile: 07572 062975 Email: