A national firm is seeking a highly experience lawyer to join it’s expanding Property Risks & Coverage team based in Bolton, focusing on claimant-side recoveries. In this role you will handle a diverse portfolio of household and commercial property recovery claims involving perils such as fire, flood, and product liability. This role also includes leading a team, ensuring high-quality service delivery and supporting their professional development, while contributing to business development and managing client relationships.
As a Commercial Insurance Lawyer, you will:
- Manage your own caseload from instruction through to litigation and settlement.
- Investigate causes of loss, instruct experts/counsel, draft key documents, and attend court hearings.
- Supervise and support junior lawyers within the team, contributing to their growth and performance reviews.
- Develop and deliver client-facing training and seminars.
- Assist in managing strategic client accounts and providing tailored MI reports.
- Drive legal outcomes aligned with client KPIs and internal quality standards.
About you:
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 5 years PQE.
- Strong experience in claimant or defendant property litigation, ideally with a focus on recoveries.
- Confident in managing a team and mentoring junior talent.
- Skilled in relationship building and delivering value through legal insight.
- Comfortable working with case management systems and performance metrics.
The Benefits:
- Hybrid working – 1 day per week in the office.
- Generous annual leave with buy/sell options.
- Private medical insurance.
- Income protection, life insurance, and critical illness cover.
- Health cash plan and 24/7 wellbeing support.
- Pension plan.
- Tech & cycle to work schemes, gym discounts and retail perks.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial Insurance Lawyer to join a forward-thinking legal team in Bolton. If you think you could be a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information on 01618714759 or nadine.ali@saccomann.com.