Solicitor/CILEX Lawyer – Property Recoveries

🕒 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

• Work within a Property Recoveries team in a predominantly claimant-based role • Undertake general recoveries tasks and investigatory work on fast, intermediate and multi-track files • Investigate liability on claims involving escape of water, flooding, impact and fire damage • Handle own caseload, including negotiating quantum and settlement of damages with third parties • Obtain witness statements and relevant documents • Draft letters of claim and issue proceedings • Manage disclosure and instruct Counsel and experts • Progress files through to trial • Support marketing and business development activities • Participate in marketing and client-facing activities to build the business and career • Maintain awareness of firm strategies and aims • Manage billing, credit control and financial performance of own files

🎯 Requirements

• 0-4 year PQE Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer, or substantial pre-qualification experience • 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 • Ability to handle confidential information in line with firm data security protocols • Compliance with client and internal billing and credit control protocols • Ability to achieve a minimum budgeted annual target of 1440 chargeable hours

🏖️ 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 • Diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace