Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer – Commercial Litigation, Property Recoveries, Large Loss

🕒 July 27

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💼 Attorney / Lawyer

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DAC Beachcroft

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1001 - 5000 employees

⚖️ Legal

🛡️ Insurance

🏥 Healthcare

Legal • Insurance • Healthcare

DAC Beachcroft is an international commercial law firm and advisor with a strong heritage in insurance, health and real estate. The firm employs over 3,000 people and operates across multiple regions worldwide, offering legal services including dispute resolution, regulatory advice, transactional and commercial work, and industry-specialist counsel. DAC Beachcroft positions itself as a market leader in the global insurance sector and provides multidisciplinary expertise for health and social care clients, while also advising on real estate, financial services and technology matters. The firm emphasizes innovative delivery, use of technology (including AI and digital solutions), and a client-focused, multi-jurisdictional approach.

📋 Description

• Manage a caseload of multi-track insurance recovery claims from investigation through settlement, mediation or trial • Investigate liability for property damage incidents including escapes of water, fire, flood, oil spills, impact damage and construction-related losses • Conduct liability, causation and quantum investigations, including analysis of technical and expert evidence • Obtain witness statements and documentary evidence; liaise with insureds, brokers, loss adjusters, experts and third parties • Draft pre-action correspondence, Letters of Claim, pleadings and court documentation • Progress claims through disclosure, witness evidence, expert instruction, settlement negotiations and trial preparation • Negotiate settlements and maximise recoveries for insurer clients • Collaborate with colleagues, Counsel, forensic experts and industry-leading clients • Contribute to client relationship management, business development and marketing initiatives • Maintain compliance with client service standards, regulatory requirements, information security and data protection protocols • Manage file finances including billing, WIP, recoverability and credit control • Achieve a minimum annual chargeable-hours target of 1,440 hours

🎯 Requirements

• Be a Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer, or have substantial pre-qualification experience • 0–4 years PQE • Interest in and willingness to learn insurance property damage law, including basic principles of contract law and tort • Good communication skills to liaise with clients, intermediaries and colleagues • Ability to critically assess factual evidence, identify key legal arguments and apply them • Commitment and enthusiasm with a professional attitude • Commercial awareness, resilience and confidence • 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, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership • 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 • Exceptional training, mentoring and career development opportunities • Diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace

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