Interested in joining a supportive, inclusive, and diverse team in an international legal business?

Our Commercial Insurance team at DWF are currently hiring for a Solicitor or equivalent (Charted Legal Executive).

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

The Commercial Insurance team in Manchester are instructed by our insurer clients to pursue subrogated property damage recovery claims, working to recover insurers’ outlay where damage has been caused to their customer’s property, be it commercial or domestic premises.

This role involves handling a range of insurance claims, for a number of different composite insurers across England and Wales, ranging from low to high value.  The work includes, property casualty, property damage, product liability and, subrogated recovery cases.

As a solicitor, you will be expected to manage your own case load of property damage recovery claims, as well as supervising 2 Paralegals.

An ideal candidate for the role with have at least 2 years PQE experience and a strong interest in property damage work. 

As well as:

• A commercial insurance background though we will also consider experience of similar work types.
• Experience in running your own case load
• A self-motivated individual who can provide guidance, supervision and support to junior team members.
• The ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients, in writing and person
• Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to work to strict deadlines
• Someone who is able to demonstrate a real desire to develop their career with DWF

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support for more details follow this link: https://www.cleartalents.com/apply/allroles

In the event that external support is required to fill a vacancy, the role will be shared exclusively with select agencies from our Preferred Supplier List. We request recruitment agencies not to send unsolicited candidate submissions to DWF, no fees will be applicable.

To formally express your interest and submit your application, kindly use the link provided below.

For any further inquiries or to obtain additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out to Olivia Clough at olivia.clough@dfw.law