Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer - Commercial Litigation (Property Recoveries - Large Loss)
Core
Claimant-focused solicitor handling high-value insurance recovery claims for property damage arising from perils like fire, flood, and construction defects.
Role type
Junior to mid-level commercial litigation solicitor (property recoveries)
Builds
Legal strategies and recoveries for major insurer clients
Domain
Insurance law / Property damage litigation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Litigation management, liability investigation, quantum analysis, expert evidence handling, court documentation, settlement negotiation, financial management
Preferred skills
Contract law knowledge, tort law knowledge, commercial awareness
Technologies
Court documentation systems, case management software
Responsibilities
Manage multi-track recovery claims from investigation to trial, investigate liability for property damage incidents, conduct causation and quantum investigations, obtain witness statements and secure documentary evidence, draft pre-action correspondence and pleadings, progress claims through disclosure and expert instruction, negotiate settlements, contribute to business development, manage billing and WIP
Seniority
Junior to mid-level (0-4 years PQE), hands-on IC