(RETRAIN) Property Damage Solicitor/Associate

Reference: 4820592Job ID: 5409576Posted: 2026-08-19Closing date: 2026-11-16Location: Manchester or BirminghamSalary: Very Competitive + bonus (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Legal / Private PracticeCompany: HaysConsultant: Alexander PayneHays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaPhone: 0161 228 7770Email: alexander.payne@hays.comYour new companyA leading national law firm with a highly regarded insurance practice is seeking a Solicitor or Associate to join its growing Commercial Insurance team.

The team acts for a prestigious insurer and corporate client base, handling a broad range of complex property damage and insurance disputes across the UK.This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and successful team with a strong reputation in the market, offering exposure to high-value and technically challenging work alongside genuine opportunities for career progression.

This role is open to retrains for those with previous commercial litigation experience and a keen interest in this area of law. Your new roleYou will manage your own caseload of property damage claims whilst supporting senior colleagues on larger and more complex losses.

This work includes: First-party property damage claimsThird-party property damage disputesPolicy coverage mattersProduct liability claimsSubrogated recovery actionsLarge loss and complex commercial insurance litigationYou will be responsible for progressing matters from initial instruction through to resolution, providing strategic advice to insurer clients and maintaining high service standards throughout.

Alongside handling your own caseload, you will play a key role in supporting and mentoring junior team members and contributing to the continued growth of the practice. What you'll need to succeedQualified solicitor or chartered legal executive Experience handling or assisting with property damage claims – preferable Knowledge of third-party property damage, policy coverage, product liability and/or subrogated recovery matters – preferablePrevious wider insurance litigation experience for those looking to retrain Strong litigation and case management skillsExcellent client handling and stakeholder management abilitiesThe ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, commercial environmentA proactive and collaborative approach to team workingAn interest in developing junior colleagues and contributing to team successWhat you'll get in returnCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits packageHigh-quality and technically complex insurance litigation workFlexible and hybrid working arrangementsClear opportunities for progression and career developmentSupportive and collaborative team environmentExposure to national insurer and corporate clientsOngoing professional development and trainingWhat 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 Alexander. Payne@hays.com or call us now on 0161 228 7770. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4820592 - Alexander Payne

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