Property Damage Senior Solicitor

Company: William James Recruitment
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Property Damage Senior Solicitor – Manchester – Up to £85,000

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join an award-winning international law firm with a strong reputation for advising the insurance market on complex property damage claims.

Due to continued growth, the firm’s specialist Property Damage team is looking to recruit a Solicitor with at least 6 years’ PQE to handle a varied and high-quality caseload.

You’ll work closely with leading insurers and underwriters, advising on complex disputes and high-value property damage claims, including multi-million-pound losses arising from a wide range of incidents.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist insurance litigation expertise within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

The Role

  • Manage a varied caseload of complex property damage litigation matters
  • Act on disputes involving fires, escapes of water and oil, subsidence and construction-related incidents
  • Work closely with major insurers and underwriters on high-value claims
  • Provide clear, practical advice to clients on technical property damage disputes
  • Deliver a high standard of client service while meeting deadlines and targets
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues across a specialist insurance litigation team

About You

  • A qualified solicitor with at least 6 years’ PQE
  • Experienced in property damage or insurance litigation
  • Confident managing technical and complex disputes
  • Highly organised with strong time management and case management skills
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
  • A strong communicator with excellent client relationship skills

What’s on Offer

  • Salary up to £85,000, depending on experience
  • City centre Manchester office with hybrid and agile working options
  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
  • Birthday leave
  • Company pension scheme
  • Health cash plan
  • Life assurance and income protection
  • Discounts on gym memberships, car leasing, mobile contracts and insurance products
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Excellent transport links to the office

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: Office Number 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0737 602 8332

Email: Danielle.Lawton@williamjamesrecruitment.com

Posted: May 23rd, 2026