Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Property Insurance

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Remote; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive to join its Complex Property team, dealing with significant property insurance disputes. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years PQE and relevant experience in property insurance work. Responsibilities include managing a diverse workload and building strong client relationships. The firm offers flexibility, progression opportunities, and a comprehensive remuneration package including private medical insurance and other benefits. This role accommodates nationwide applications.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Discounted gym membership

Opportunities for growth and progression

Social events

Qualifications

• Solicitor with a minimum of 4 years PQE required.
• Experience with complex legal cases, particularly in property insurance.
• Strong communication and professional client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied workload according to client requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Support business development and marketing activities.

Skills

4+ years PQE

Experience in property insurance work

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Teamwork

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Property Insurance

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

Employment Type: Permanent

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 a solicitor with 4+ years PQE. 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 with 4+ years PQE with 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 - https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/
• 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). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!