Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer - Property Insurance

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom DAC Beachcroft Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

Department:
CSG - Property (Insurance / Damage / Recoveries / Subsidence)

Location:
Remote - England and Wales

Description
The "Complex Property" team is part of the wider "Property" service line, which in turn sits within the firm's "Claims Solutions Group". The team acts for a large number of insurer clients, undertaking some of their highest value, highest profile and most challenging work. We are currently looking for new colleagues to join us either on a permanent basis or fixed term contract for 12 months

The work falls into three broad categories: (i) subrogated recovery claims (typically over £250,000); (ii) defendant public liability property damage claims; and (iii) policy coverage both advisory work and disputes. In short, the team deals with disputes and problems arising out of fires, floods, storms, escapes of water, escapes of oil, explosions, impact damage (basically any way in which a property might become damaged).

We are currently looking for 2 new colleagues, one being permanent and one being a 12 month fixed term contract. The team will consider applications Nationwide.

What you will do?

  • Work diligently and proactively, handling a varied workload in accordance with insurer client requirements
  • Build strong, trusted relationships with insurer clients and colleagues
  • Demonstrate good financial management and housekeeping on own files
  • Support marketing and business development activities within the team (e.g. training/articles)
  • Maintain an awareness of the firm's core strategies and aims.

Who you are

  • A qualified solicitor, CILEX Lawyer or barrister with at least six months' relevant experience of property insurance work
  • Technically excellent with an aptitude for analysing difficult legal cases
  • Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on a day to day basis, within the team's reporting and supervisory structure
  • Commercially and financially astute
  • Team-orientated, and willing to share knowledge and support other members of the team and the wider firm
  • Demonstrates alignment with the firm's cultural principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive)

What's in it for you?

  • High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance -
  • A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
  • Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
  • In person and remote social events
  • Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive).

We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further.

Note for Recruitment Agencies
DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in-house recruitment teams, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL).

Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams (LLP and CSG) will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable.

For PSL queries, please contact: or

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