Property Damage Solicitor

Property Recovery Solicitor – Manchester – Up to £45,000 salary

A leading national insurance law firm is seeking a talented solicitor to join its well-established Property Risks & Coverage Team, specialising in property damage. Based in Manchester, this is an excellent retrain opportunity for lawyers with general litigation or insurance experience. The team handles a broad range of disputes on behalf of major insurers, including claims arising from fires, floods, impacts, and product liability.

You will manage a caseload of household and commercial property recovery matters, typically valued between £10,000 and £100,000, with scope to handle more complex claims over £100,000 as you develop. The role includes full litigation duties, from initial case assessment and evidence review to instructing counsel, negotiating settlements, preparing trial documents, and attending court.

• Qualified solicitor with 0–3 years’ post‑qualification experience or equivalent
• Litigation experience (commercial, insurance, or civil) – retrain opportunity available
• Strong interest in property litigation and/or insurance recovery
• Commercially aware with enthusiasm for client relationship‑building
• Excellent organisation, drafting, and time‑management skills
• Confident working both independently and collaboratively

• Up to £45,000 salary (depending on experience)
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and option to buy/sell
• Private medical insurance
• Critical illness, death in service, and income protection cover
• Company pension scheme
• Health cash plan and 24/7 online GP access
• Cycle to Work, Tech Scheme, and retail/travel discounts

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

Contact:
Dawn Everton, Retained Consultant

Email: dawn.everto