About us

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.

About the role

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.

About you

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

What we offer

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.