Property Damage Solicitor Legal Director

About the role

We are seeking a senior Property Damage Solicitor to join The Legists as Legal Director in Manchester. The successful candidate will lead a diverse portfolio of property damage claims, overseeing each case from inception to resolution while maintaining the highest standards of client service.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of a varied caseload of property damage matters, managing files through all stages of the claims process.
• Deliver high-quality client service, ensuring matters progress efficiently and within agreed timescales.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support team objectives and manage departmental caseloads.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with insurer clients, brokers, experts and other key stakeholders.
• Provide guidance, supervision and development support to junior lawyers.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team effectiveness.

Required profile

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of eight years post-qualification experience in property damage litigation.
• Proven experience handling third-party property damage claims, subrogated recoveries, product liability disputes and policy coverage matters.
• Solid technical understanding of commercial insurance law and litigation practice.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

Required skills

• Property damage litigation
• Third-party property damage claims
• Subrogated recoveries
• Product liability disputes
• Policy coverage matters
• Commercial insurance law

What we offer

• Competitive salary package (£90,000+ depending on experience).
• Attractive benefits and clear progression opportunities.
• Exposure to high-quality, complex work within a supportive and ambitious team.