Senior Solicitor - Property Damage

Manchester – £65,000 - £80,000

Senior Solicitor - Property Damage
Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £65,000 - £80,000
 
We are seeking an Senior Associate to join a Property, Energy and Construction (PEC) team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading insurance law team, handling complex, high-value domestic and international claims.
 
The Opportunity
- Manage a varied caseload across the team's core areas: property damage, energy, and construction insurance.
- Advise insurers and reinsurers on coverage issues and defend high-value, complex claims.
- Handle subrogated recovery actions and contribute to major, high-profile cases.
- Collaborate with lawyers across an international network to deliver seamless global service.
 
Experience & Skills Required
- 6+ years' PQE (guide only) as a Qualified Solicitor with insurance litigation experience.
- Solid background in coverage work and property damage recoveries.
- Strong communication and drafting skills, with a focus on clear, commercial advice.
- Excellent organisational and research abilities, with attention to detail.
- Proactive and confident managing cases independently within a supportive team environment.
 
Why Join
- Work with top-tier insurers and reinsurers on major domestic and global claims.
- Exposure to high-profile matters, including large property, energy, and political violence claims.
- Hybrid working and a collaborative, international environment.
- Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top-tier, award-winning firm and build your expertise in a highly regarded team within a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment. You'll gain exposure to complex, high-value cases and benefit from ongoing professional development and hybrid working flexibility.
 
Apply now within or send your CV to: rio@douglas-scott.co.uk