(RETRAIN) Property Damage Solicitor/Associate


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M1 4BT
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 4 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Aug 2026
Closing date:	11 Sept 2026

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Summary

Your new company

A leading national law firm with a highly regarded insurance practice is seeking a Solicitor or Associate to join its growing Commercial Insurance team. The team acts for a prestigious insurer and corporate client base, handling a broad range of complex property damage and insurance disputes across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and successful team with a strong reputation in the market, offering exposure to high-value and technically challenging work alongside genuine opportunities for career progression.

This role is open to retrains for those with previous insurance litigation, clinical negligence or group litigation experience and a keen interest in this area of law.

Your new role

You will manage your own caseload of property damage claims whilst supporting senior colleagues on larger and more complex losses.

This work includes:

First-party property damage claims

Third-party property damage disputes

Policy coverage matters

Product liability claims

Subrogated recovery actions

Large loss and complex commercial insurance litigation

You will be responsible for progressing matters from initial instruction through to resolution, providing strategic advice to insurer clients and maintaining high service standards throughout.Alongside handling your own caseload, you will play a key role in supporting and mentoring junior team members and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

What you'll need to succeed

Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive

Experience handling or assisting with property damage claims - preferable

Knowledge of third-party property damage, policy coverage, product liability and/or subrogated recovery matters - preferable

Previous wider insurance litigation experience for those looking to retrain

Strong litigation and case management skills

Excellent client handling and stakeholder management abilities

The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, commercial environment

A proactive and collaborative approach to team working

An interest in developing junior colleagues and contributing to team success

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

High-quality and technically complex insurance litigation work

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Clear opportunities for progression and career development

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Exposure to national insurer and corporate clients

Ongoing professional development and training

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email or call us now on 0161 228 7770.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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