Solicitor/Associate – Complex Property - Birmingham
Job Introduction
The “Complex Property” team is part of the wider “Property” service line, which in turn sits within the firm’s “Claims Solutions Group”. The team acts for a large number of insurer clients, undertaking some of their highest value, highest profile and most challenging work.
The work falls into three broad categories: (i) subrogated recovery claims (typically over £300,000); (ii) defendant public liability property damage claims; and (iii) policy coverage (some of which is advisory work). In short, the team deals with all manner of disputes and problems arising out of fires, floods, storms, escapes of water, escapes of oil, explosions, impact damage (basically any way in which a property might become damaged).
The team operates across four locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow and Manchester. While the role is Birmingham based, we would also consider applicants based in or near to Bristol or Manchester.
As well as offering high levels of flexibility and a great work life balance, we offer a well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits) alongside real opportunities for growth and progression. We actively encourage colleagues to make use of our professional funding scheme to complete legal or business qualifications relevant to your role.
At DAC Beachcroft our Flex Forward policy means that we have relaxed core hours and colleagues are able to flex their hours across the day and week. For more information please review the following link - https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/
There are regular in person and remote social events organised for colleagues at DAC Beachcroft , not to mention the opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities, including volunteering or becoming an ally for one of our inclusion and diversity or business network groups.
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
Role Responsibility
- Work diligently and proactively, handling a varied workload in accordance with insurer client requirements
- Build strong, trusted relationships with insurer clients and colleagues
- Demonstrate good financial management and housekeeping on own files
- Support marketing and business development activities within the team (e.g. training/articles)
- Maintain an awareness of the firm’s core strategies and aims
The Ideal Candidate
- A qualified solicitor, chartered legal executive or barrister with at least six months' relevant litigation experience
- Technically excellent with an aptitude for analysing difficult legal cases
- Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on a day to day basis, within the team’s reporting and supervisory structure
- Commercially and financially astute
- Team-orientated, and willing to share knowledge and support other members of the team and the wider firm
- Directly relevant experience (e.g. recovery, liability or policy/advisory work) is desirable, but not essential, provided the candidate is enthusiastic and willing to learn!
- Demonstrates alignment with the firm’s cultural principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive)
DAC Beachcroft