[Hiring] Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer - Commercial Litigation (Property Recoveries - Large Loss) @DAC Beachcroft

Role Description

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer (0–4 years PQE) to join our market-leading Property Recoveries Team on a permanent basis. This is a claimant-focused role offering the opportunity to handle a diverse and technically challenging caseload of high-value insurance recovery claims, acting for leading insurers and major stakeholders across the insurance market. You will work on property damage recoveries arising from a wide range of perils, including:

• Fire
• Flood
• Escape of water
• Oil spills
• Impact damage
• Construction defects
• Other complex loss events

The role will provide exposure to complex liability, causation and quantum issues, with regular involvement in matters requiring expert evidence, forensic investigations and strategic recovery litigation. You will develop strong technical expertise while working alongside recognised specialists in the field.

As part of DAC Beachcroft's highly regarded Claims Solutions Group, you will benefit from exceptional training, mentoring and career development opportunities within an ambitious, collaborative and forward-thinking firm.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own caseload of multi-track recovery claims, from initial investigation through to settlement, mediation or trial.
• Investigating liability in relation to a wide range of property damage incidents.
• Conducting detailed liability, causation and quantum investigations.
• Obtaining witness statements and securing key documentary evidence.
• Drafting pre-action correspondence, Letters of Claim, pleadings and other court documentation.
• Progressing claims through the litigation process.
• Negotiating settlements and maximising recoveries on behalf of insurer clients.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, Counsel, forensic experts and industry-leading clients.
• Contributing to client relationship management, business development and marketing initiatives.
• Maintaining compliance with all client service standards and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrating strong financial and commercial management of your files.
• Achieving key performance measures, including a minimum annual chargeable hours target of 1,440 hours.

Qualifications

• Be a Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer, or have substantial pre-qualification experience.
• Be interested in and willing to learn insurance property damage law.
• Good communication skills to liaise with clients, intermediaries and colleagues.
• Ability to critically look at factual evidence and identify key legal arguments.
• Commitment and enthusiasm with a professional attitude.
• Commercial awareness, resilience and confidence.
• Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).

Benefits

• High levels of flexibility and a great work-life balance.
• A well-rounded remuneration package, including private medical insurance and income protection insurance.
• 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.