Property damage and insurance Solicitor

Property Damage Solicitor / Associate / Senior Associate - Reinsurance

Property Damage Solicitor / Associate / Senior Associate - Bristol

Property Damage Solicitor / Associate / Senior Associate - Bristol (UK) - This leading national team specialising in complex, high-profile subrogated loss work is looking to hire an experienced litigator with proven property damage and insurance coverage experience. The team works collaboratively with colleagues across the country including in London and handle some of the most interesting and challenging large and complex loss work.

Summary

• Job title: Solicitor / Associate / Senior Associate
• Location: Bristol - with flexible remote working available
• Salary: to £70,000
• Reports to: Partner
• Previous Experience: Proven experience of property damage work or experience of other areas of subrogated loss. The team are looking for capable, technical insurance litigators.

The ideal candidate

The team is considering candidates at various levels. Depending on the successful applicant's experience they may be handling their own matters from inception, or they might be assisting a Partner as they develop into the role.

The firm are after a capable candidate to handle their own caseload whilst assisting a Partner with more complex matters.

High-quality property damage and insurance coverage

The team handles a broad range of work from leading insurers including large loss household and commercial property damage claims as well as, product liability and subsidence claims.

Examples of property damage cases have included claims involving criminal activity as well as large scale fires, chemical escapes and building collapses. The team handles the kind of work that can easily rival any of the other big names in the sector and are looking for the right candidate to add further strength and depth to the department.

Overview of responsibilities

The successful candidate will be involved in a range of tasks including:

• Handling own caseload depending on level of PQE or assisting where relevant
• Assisting the Partner with complex large loss matters
• Preparing draft advices to client - to be checked by Partner as appropriate
• Assessing coverage, liability, quantum and strategy
• Conducting investigations
• Preparing instructions to counsel and experts
• Attending at client meetings, strategy discussions and settlement negotiations

If you are interested in joining a dynamic and innovative team working on some of the most complex and challenging property damage and coverage matters, we would like to hear from you.

If you are interested in finding out more, please don't hesitate to apply.