Senior Associate - Complex Property Insurance 5+ PQE Manchester 

 
Title: Senior Associate - Complex Property Insurance 
Seniority: 5+ PQE 
Location: Manchester 
Reference: AL1037 
Role posted: September 2026 
 
The Client 
Our client is a highly regarded insurance practice which handles the full spectrum of property damage claims. Our client’s team operates from four offices across the country and is busier than ever. Presently, they are recruiting for several opportunities in their Manchester team. 
 
The team act for a number of composite insurers and carry out all kinds of property damage work, including complex liability claims and subrogated recoveries arising from the full range of insurable risks. The team are also known for handling policy coverage disputes. 
 
The Role: 
Our client wishes to recruit an experienced lawyer to handle their own caseload (mostly complex defendant matters emanating from various insurable risks) and work closely with a well regarded Partner. 
 
 
 
 
Key requirements: 
Previous commercial insurance/commercial litigation experience (5+ PQE) 
An ability to prioritise workload 
An ability to communicate in writing and prepare succinct and precise reports 
Ability to pay attention to detail 
Ability to work with case management systems 
The personal skills to deal with major and expensive litigation, including liaising with senior claims handlers 
Legal qualification (solicitor/FCILEx) 
 
Desirable: 
Willingness to play a role in the development of client relationships and of the practice as a whole 
Claims handling experience (via a previous secondment or otherwise) 
 
 
 
 
 
If you would like to discuss this role before making an application, please do get in touch at any time on the numbers below: 
 
George: 
07507 670 453 
George@Austonlegal.com 
 
 
 
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