Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer – Commercial Litigation (Property Recoveries – Large Loss)

Overview

In this role you will support the Property Recoveries Team, handling high‑value insurance recovery claims for major insurer clients. You’ll work on complex property damage cases across perils such as fire, flood and other loss events, developing technical expertise with forensic evidence and expert input. You will collaborate with specialists, contribute to client relationships and drive recoveries through litigation, mediation and settlement. This is a growth‑oriented, market‑leading practice offering strong training, mentoring and career development.

Pay / Benefits

• private medical insurance
• income protection insurance
• discounted gym membership
• professional funding
• flexible work arrangements
• remote social events

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of multi-track recovery claims from investigation to settlement, mediation or trial
• Investigate liability, causation and quantum across property damage incidents
• Analyze technical and expert evidence, obtain statements and key documents
• Draft pre-action documents, pleadings and court correspondence
• Progress claims through litigation processes including disclosure, witness evidence and expert instruction
• Negotiate settlements to maximise recoveries for insurer clients
• Collaborate with colleagues, Counsel, forensics experts and clients on complex matters
• Support client relationship management, business development and marketing initiatives
• Maintain compliance with client service standards, regulatory requirements and data protection
• Manage billing, WIP, recoverability and credit control to meet performance targets

Key requirements

• Be a Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer, or have substantial pre-qualification experience
• Interest in learning insurance property damage law, including basic contract and tort principles
• Good communication skills to liaise with clients and intermediaries
• Ability to assess factual evidence and identify legal arguments
• Professional attitude with commercial awareness, resilience and confidence
• Alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive)

• Communication
• Commercial awareness
• Resilience
• Litigation and dispute resolution
• Liability, causation and quantum analysis
• Drafting of pleadings and court documents

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