Senior Associate/legal Director

1 week ago

Manchester, United Kingdom DWF Full time

Why join us?:
Our Commercial Insurance team at DWF are currently hiring for an **Senior Associate / Legal Director - Property Damage** to join the team in Manchester.

The Commercial Insurance team work with a prestigious client base and handle a varied caseload of complex insurance property related disputes including, **first party property damage (FPPD), third party property damage (TPPD), product liability, policy coverage**and **subrogated recoveries**.

The role is hybrid, and we would expect the successful individual to work 1x day per week from our Manchester office.

**Responsibilities**:
As a **Senior Associate / Legal Director - Property Damage** team, you will engage in a wide range of activities, such as:

- To manage your own caseload of property related claims
- Understand client requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice
- Analyse risk and further develop sound judgement enabling the justification of decisions to clients internally and externally
- Prioritise work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices
- Understand individual role in the context of the practice group and pro-actively seek to contribute to increased efficiency in developing a case load appropriate to level of technical, legal knowledge;
- Build working relationships internally and externally in order to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs;
- To provide support and act as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team

What will help you succeed in this role?:
**Essential**:

- 5 years PQE experience and a strong interest in property damage work.
- Prior experience handling an insurance property related caseload, including experience in third party property damage, product liability, policy coverage and subrogated recoveries.
- Technical expertise and a strong interest in Commercial Insurance matters generally.
- A proven track record of delivering results within strict deadlines and timeframes.

**Desirable**:

- The ability to communicate and manage often complex issues for both internal and external stakeholders
- A self-motivated individual who can also effectively coach and develop others within the team

What we offer?:
We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

About us:
DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.

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