Solicitor – CILEX Lawyer, Commercial Litigation, Property Recoveries, Large Loss

DAC Beachcroft

Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer in Property Recoveries Team managing high-value insurance recovery claims. Focusing on technical expertise and collaboration within a market-leading firm.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing multi-track recovery claims, conducting detailed investigations, and negotiating settlements while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Strong communication and commercial awareness are essential for effective client relationship management and business development.

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Solicitor Or CILEX LawyerInsurance Property Damage LawLiability InvestigationSettlement NegotiationClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Claims ManagementLegal DraftingLitigation ProcessCausation AnalysisQuantum Investigations

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsCritical ThinkingCommercial AwarenessResilienceProfessional Attitude

Industry Keywords

Property DamageContract LawTort LawRegulatory ComplianceData Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing your own caseload of multi-track recovery claims, from initial investigation through to settlement, mediation or trial.
Investigating liability in relation to a wide range of property damage incidents, including high value escapes of water, fire, flood, oil spills, impact damage, construction-related losses and other complex recovery matters.
Conducting detailed liability, causation and quantum investigations, including analysis of technical and expert evidence.
Obtaining witness statements, securing key documentary evidence and liaising with insureds, brokers, loss adjusters, experts and third parties.
Drafting pre-action correspondence, Letters of Claim, pleadings and other court documentation.
Progressing claims through the litigation process, including disclosure, witness evidence, expert instruction, settlement negotiations and Trial preparation.
Negotiating settlements and maximising recoveries on behalf of insurer clients.
Working collaboratively with colleagues, Counsel, forensic experts and industry-leading clients on technically challenging matters.
Contributing to client relationship management, business development and marketing initiatives to support the continued growth of the practice.
Maintaining compliance with all client service standards, regulatory requirements and the firm's information security and data protection protocols.
Demonstrating strong financial and commercial management of your files, including billing, WIP management, recoverability and credit control.
Achieving key performance measures, including a minimum annual chargeable hours target of 1,440 hours.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Be a Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer, or have substantial pre-qualification experience
Be interested in and willing to learn insurance property damage law, including the basic principles of contract law and tort;
Good communication skills to liaise with clients, intermediaries and colleagues.
Ability to critically look at factual evidence, identify key legal arguments and apply the same.
Commitment and enthusiasm with a professional attitude.
Commercial awareness, resilience and confidence.
Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).

Benefits

Comp & perks

High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://www.dacbeachcroft.com/en/Work-with-us/Whats-in-it-for-you
A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
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