Property Damage Associate 5 PQE

Description

Your new companyA leading international law firm with a highly regarded insurance litigation practice is seeking an experienced Property Damage Associate to join its Birmingham office. The team is recognised for acting on complex, high-value subrogated recovery claims and defending insurers, loss adjusters, and major corporates across a wide range of property-related disputes. You will be working within a market-leading property risks group that offers excellent quality work and clear opportunities for career development.Your new roleAs a Property Damage Associate, you will manage a diverse and stimulating caseload of property-related disputes arising from:

Fire, flood, escape of water, and impact damageConstruction and engineering failuresDefective productsUtilities-related incidentsHigh-value subrogated recovery actions Day-to-day responsibilities include:

Running your own caseload of litigated and pre-litigation property damage claimsDrafting pleadings, letters of claim/response, and technical advice for insurer clientsConducting investigations with experts, engineers, surveyors, and loss adjustersAttending conferences, mediations, and settlement discussionsAssisting partners with high-value and complex multi-party disputesSupporting the development of junior fee earners through supervision and mentoringDeveloping strong relationships with insurer clients and key stakeholders What you'll need to succeed

5+ years PQE in property damage, insurance litigation, or commercial litigation with relevant exposureStrong technical knowledge of negligence, construction/product liability principles, and CPRExperience handling your own caseload with autonomyExcellent drafting and analytical skillsAbility to communicate clearly and confidently with clients, experts, and colleaguesA commercial approach and a focus on delivering exceptional client serviceExperience in defendant insurance work or subrogated recovery litigation is highly advantageous. What you'll get in return

Very competitive salary and benefits packageHybrid working (3 days WFH) Access to high-value, technically complex property damage workA supportive and well-established insurance litigation teamStructured progression opportunities within a growing national practiceOngoing professional development and training What you need to do nowIf 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 .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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