Property Damage Associate (3+ PQE)

Your new company
A leading international law firm with a highly regarded insurance litigation practice is seeking an experienced Property Damage Associate to join its Birmingham office. The team is recognised for acting on complex, high-value subrogated recovery claims and defending insurers, loss adjusters, and major corporates across a wide range of property-related disputes. You will be working within a market‑leading property risks group that offers excellent quality work and clear opportunities for career development.

Your new role
As a Property Damage Associate, you will manage a diverse and stimulating caseload of property-related disputes arising from:

• Fire, flood, escape of water, and impact damage
• Construction and engineering failures
• Defective products
• Utilities-related incidents
• High‑value subrogated recovery actions

Day‑to‑day responsibilities include:

• Running your own caseload of litigated and pre‑litigation property damage claims
• Drafting pleadings, letters of claim/response, and technical advice for insurer clients
• Conducting investigations with experts, engineers, surveyors, and loss adjusters
• Attending conferences, mediations, and settlement discussions
• Assisting partners with high-value and complex multi‑party disputes
• Supporting the development of junior fee earners through supervision and mentoring
• Developing strong relationships with insurer clients and key stakeholders

What you’ll need to succeed

• 3+ years PQE in property damage, insurance litigation, or commercial litigation with relevant exposure
• Strong technical knowledge of negligence, construction/product liability principles, and CPR
• Experience handling your own caseload with autonomy
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with clients, experts, and colleagues
• A commercial approach and a focus on delivering exceptional client service
• Experience in defendant insurance work or subrogated recovery litigation is highly advantageous.

What you’ll get in return

• Very competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working (3 days WFH)
• Access to high-value, technically complex property damage work
• A supportive and well-established insurance litigation team
• Structured progression opportunities within a growing national practice
• Ongoing professional development and training

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. 

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