Property & Liability

Manchester – £40,000 - £60,000

Embark on an exciting journey with a globally recognised Legal 500 firm with opportunities for Associates & Senior Associates in Property & Liability in their Manchester & Liverpool offices. As part of the firm's market-leading global insurance practice, you'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse caseload, including general property damage, public liability, construction, and rail liability claims.

The Opportunity:

• Join a team recognized for its strength in handling complex and high-value property damage and liability claims
• Gain exposure to a broad spectrum of work, including specialist insurance coverage disputes
• Contribute to a strong focus on technical excellence and client service, providing an excellent platform for career development

Day to day:

• Advise insurers and London market clients on insurance policy coverage, including property, business interruption, and public liability policies
• Handle specialist coverage matters such as Construction All Risks (CAR) and latent defect insurance
• Conduct liability defence work, including managing high-value and complex claims for London market insurers and Managing General Agents (MGAs)
• Develop defence strategies and handle claims through to resolution, including litigation where required
• Manage subrogated recovery claims, including general commercial property losses and construction-related recoveries

Preferred Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor (NQ-8 years PQE), ideally with experience in Insurance Litigation, Construction Litigation, Property Damage, or Liability Claims
• Strong interest in property and liability work, with a willingness to develop expertise in specialist areas such as construction and subsidence
• Excellent analytical and drafting skills, as well as the ability to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines

For immediate consideration, please email Yasmin.arain@douglas-scott.co.uk or contact me on 07451 271 284.