Job Description

Solicitor - Commercial Insurance - Manchester

We are looking to attract a Solicitor to join DWF, an award-winning global legal business.

The successful incumbent will join our Commercial Insurance Team and will be located in Manchester.

This role involves handling a range of insurance claims, both international and domestic. Our client list is prestigious and growing. We also advise prestigious corporate clients, either through insurance work or directly.

The work is diverse, involving claims across a range of policy types, including property, casualty, marine, contract works and more; and under primary layer, excess layer and reinsurance programs. The work includes policy coverage, property damage, product liability, personal injury (limited), reinsurance and subrogated recovery. Our work spans numerous jurisdictions, and our team is an important part of our global network.

We have strong expertise in various sectors, both within our team and through collaboration with other teams. These include construction, transport, energy, aviation, retail, life sciences and food & drink. Sector activities cover the whole firm, giving you the opportunity to work with lawyers in a variety of disciplines.

We\'re offering you the opportunity to join a supportive and collegiate team and gain access to top level industry training. DWF have a unique approach to providing legal services and work with market leaders and the best in the industry, all whilst providing a supportive work environment where you will work collaboratively towards a shared vision.

You will be learning from industry leading experts in a friendly and committed working environment and get involved in a variety of tasks. This is a highly successful team, offering exciting career opportunities for an ambitious candidate. This role brings a quality and varied workload with high levels of client contact

We are keen to hear from applicants who ideally come from a Defendant background although we are open to considering those with Claimant backgrounds also. The role requires a Solicitor with an interest in insurance and dispute resolution, who is versatile and able to operate across a range of diverse practice areas.

If you are looking to develop and grow your professional expertise and enhance your career in a legal business that isn\'t afraid to challenge the norm and go beyond expectations \xe2\x80\xa6 then apply!

Feel free to visit our website or contact our recruitment team further details about this vacancy or DWF in general.

Benefits package and flexible working:

We want you to feel valued and rewarded by your time at DWF. We understand the importance of offering you a reward package that goes beyond simply salary. That\'s why, when you join DWF, you\'ll be given a choice. You can pick from a range of benefits, allowing you to build a package that suits your needs and lifestyle, as well as those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits (medical insurance, life insurance, pension and 25 days annual leave), we offer flexible benefits which include season ticket loans, gym memberships, health assessments, cycle to work, retail vouchers, and dining cards. You will also have access to additional wellbeing programs such as an online GP and an Employee Assistance Programme.

We welcome applications from people looking for a flexible or partly agile role. We are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.

DWF Group