Property Damage Associate (3+ PQE)

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Birmingham
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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Posted 2026-04-30

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