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Solicitor - Property Damage

DWF -
Edinburgh

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Full-time

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Why join us?:

Our Commercial Insurance team at DWF are currently hiring for a Solicitor - Property Damage to join our Edinburgh team.

The Commercial Insurance team work with a prestigious client base (including both Company and London Market Insurers) and handle a varied caseload of high-value complex property damage related disputes including commercial and household recoveries, property damage defence, product liability, construction and policy coverage.

This role will be based in our Edinburgh office on a flexible basis but with a general expectation of office attendance of around 2 days each week.

Responsibilities:

As a Solicitor in the Property Damage team, you will engage in a wide range of activities, such as:

To manage your own caseload of high-value property damage related claims, including commercial and household recoveries, property damage defence, product liability, construction and policy coverage.
Draft various legal documents including summons/writs, defences, motions.
Attend hearings at the Court of Session and appear at hearings in the Sheriff Courts.
Instruct and liaise with Counsel and Experts.
Understand client requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice.
Analyse risk and further develop sound judgement enabling the justification of decisions to clients internally and externally.
Prioritise work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices.
Understand individual role in the context of the practice group and pro-actively seek to contribute to increased efficiency in developing a case load appropriate to level of technical, legal knowledge.
Build working relationships internally and externally in order to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs.
To provide support and act as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team.

What will help you succeed in this role? :

Essential:

NQ - 3 years PQE experience and a strong interest in property damage work, with particular experience in insurance litigation and/or commercial litigation .
Prior experience handling an insurance litigation and/or commercial litigation related caseload with a focus on commercial and household recoveries, property damage defence, product liability, construction and policy coverage.
Technical expertise and a strong interest in Construction and Property Damage matters generally.
A proven track record of delivering results within strict deadlines and timeframes.

Desirable:

The ability to communicate and manage often complex issues for both internal and external stakeholders.
Enthusiasm to develop your skills and knowledge.
Adaptable to change and willing to embrace new ideas and processes.
Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
A commitment to delivering outstanding service and results.
Strong academics.

What we offer?:

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About us:

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business 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.

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