Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer - Property Insurance

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is looking for a Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer to join their Complex Property team. This role involves handling significant property insurance claims and requires strong analytical skills and client relationship management. Candidates should be qualified solicitors or CILEX Lawyers with at least six months of relevant experience. The position offers flexibility, competitive remuneration, and opportunities for growth within a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Discounted gym membership

Opportunities for growth and progression

In-person and remote social events

Engagement in ESG activities

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of relevant experience in property insurance work.
• Demonstrated technical excellence in analyzing legal cases.
• Ability to maintain client relationships confidently.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied workload as per insurer client requirements.
• Build strong relationships with insurer clients and colleagues.
• Support marketing and business development activities.

Skills

Property insurance expertise

Financial management

Client relationship management

Legal analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor, CILEX Lawyer, or barrister

Job description

Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer - 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 2 new colleagues, one being permanent and one being a 12 month fixed term contract. 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, CILEX Lawyer or barrister with at least six months' 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).