Senior Associate – Property Damage

As a Senior Associate in the Property Damage team, you will engage in a wide range of activities, such as:

Responsibilities

• 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 develop sound judgement to justify decisions to clients, internally and externally
• Prioritise work effectively and maximise efficiency in working practices
• Understand the individual role in the context of the practice group and proactively contribute to increased efficiency in developing a caseload appropriate to the level of technical and legal knowledge
• Build working relationships internally and externally to develop business networks and deepen understanding of the firm’s direction and client needs
• Provide support and act as the “go‑to” person for more junior members in the team

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE experience with a strong interest in property damage work (open to candidates of all PQE levels due to expanding team)
• Experience handling an insurance property‑related caseload, including third‑party property damage, product liability, policy coverage and subrogated recoveries
• Technical expertise and strong interest in Commercial Insurance matters generally
• A proven track record of delivering results within strict deadlines and timeframes

Desirable Skills

• 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

Location & Workstyle

This role can be based in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool or Birmingham, with hybrid working opportunities in line with the firm‑wide approach.

Benefits

Our team values every member and rewards them throughout their time at DWF.

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