Property Damage and Recovery Associate

Birmingham – £50,000 - £60,000

Associate - Property Damage and Recovery
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - 3 days WFH / 2 days office)
Salary: £60,000 DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
 
My client is looking to recruit an Associate to join their property damage team in Birmingham.
You will be working with a highly reputable team that advises many of the UK's largest insurers, underwriters, and corporate clients on complex and high-value (100m+) property damage and fraud recovery matters.
 
The Role
 
You will work on a broad range of high-profile claims, often valued in the multi-millions that includes:

• Fire, flood, infrastructure, and building defect claims
• Subsidence and party wall disputes
• Policy coverage issues including non-disclosure, fair presentation of risk, and breach of conditions
• Corporate fraud and asset recovery work, often involving injunctive relief and cross-border investigations

You will handle claims under a wide range of property policies, including commercial combined covers, property owners' risks, and construction all-risks policies. The role will involve both pursuing recoveries and defending liability claims, giving you exposure to a wide variety of contentious and advisory work.
 
About You

• A qualified Solicitor (ideally 3+ years PQE) with experience in property damage, insurance litigation, or recovery work. Relevant pre qualification experience will be considered
• Strong technical skills and a commercial approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
• Experience handling complex, high-value claims is advantageous

The Firm Offers

• Competitive salary (£60,000 DOE) plus bonus
• Hybrid working - 3 days from home, 2 in the office
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Employer pension contribution up to 8%
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and other leading benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Associate to develop their career with a global firm known for its quality of work, supportive culture, and career progression opportunities.
 
To discuss the role in more detail, please get in touch.
 
e- gareth@douglas-scott.co.uk
t- 0121 272 7371