Commercial Litigation Solicitor – Property Recoveries
Location: Belfast, Northern IrelandSalary: Circa £40,000 + BonusBenefits: Hybrid Working, Private Health Insurance, Dental Cover, Pension and Excellent Career ProgressionJob Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
VANRATH is working with a well-established Belfast legal team to recruit a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join its specialist Property Recoveries practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Northern Ireland-qualified Solicitor with litigation experience to develop their expertise within a commercially focused and growing area of legal practice.
The successful candidate will manage their own varied caseload of property recovery, defence and indemnity matters, acting for a broad range of commercial clients, including insurers. The role offers a combination of pre-litigated and litigated work, genuine responsibility and the opportunity to build strong client relationships.
Previous property recoveries experience is not essential. The team is open to candidates with a strong litigation background who are keen to develop specialist knowledge and progress their career.
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary of circa £40,000, plus bonus.
Yearly salary reviews.
Hybrid working arrangements.
Private health insurance.
Dental cover.
Competitive annual leave entitlement.
Pension and wider employee benefits.
Ongoing professional development and training.
Excellent long-term career progression opportunities.
Opportunity to develop supervisory and leadership experience.
The Role
Responsibilities will include:
Managing a portfolio of property recovery, defence and indemnity claims.
Handling subrogated property recoveries involving damage to commercial and residential properties and motor vehicles.
Managing uninsured loss recoveries, including the recovery of overpayments and duplicate payments.
Progressing property damage defence and indemnity matters.
Handling both pre-litigated and litigated claims from instruction through to settlement or conclusion.
Developing case strategies that reflect clients’ commercial objectives.
Advising clients, negotiating settlements and managing expectations.
Drafting correspondence, pleadings and other legal documentation.
Applying relevant legislation, technical guidance and case law.
Managing deadlines, risk and compliance requirements across the caseload.
Building strong client relationships and supporting business development activity where appropriate.
Career Development
Alongside managing your own caseload, you will have the opportunity to support and mentor junior colleagues, including paralegals and trainee solicitors.
This provides valuable exposure to supervisory responsibilities and the chance to develop the client-management, commercial and leadership skills needed for future progression.
The role is particularly suited to someone looking to build specialist litigation expertise while taking on greater responsibility within an established legal team.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have:
Qualification as a Solicitor in Northern Ireland.
Practical experience in commercial litigation, property damage or another relevant contentious practice area.
Experience managing a caseload independently.
Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
A commercially minded approach to litigation and settlement.
Excellent communication, organisation and client-care skills.
The ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities.
Good commercial awareness, including an understanding of the financial aspects of legal work.
Confidence working independently while contributing to a wider team.
A willingness to develop specialist expertise in property damage investigation and recovery.
Experience with case management systems and strong IT skills would be advantageous.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established legal team offering specialist work, commercial client exposure and genuine scope for career development.
The combination of circa £40,000 salary, bonus, yearly pay reviews, hybrid working and an excellent career path makes this an attractive opportunity for a solicitor looking to take the next step in their litigation career.
You will gain valuable specialist experience, manage your own matters and have the opportunity to develop supervisory skills while benefiting from an established support structure.
How to Apply
If you are a Northern Ireland-qualified Solicitor with litigation experience and are interested in exploring this opportunity, contact Ciaran Gallagher at VANRATH for a confidential discussion.
Candidates with existing property recoveries experience and those looking to transition into this specialist area are encouraged to apply.
All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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