About the Role

Property Insurance Solicitor
Manchester
Hybrid

Permanent

About HF

People. Not just lawyers

We're not your typical law firm - we're people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long-lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward-thinking approach built around our clients' needs, supported by cutting-edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law.

About the team

Our Manchester-based Property Insurance team is one of the fastest growing in the firm, acting for several of the UK's leading property insurers. The team handles a wide range of high-profile and high-value claims, including fires, floods, escapes of water, storms, explosions, and vehicle impacts. With 8 Partners and around 70 fee earners, the team prides itself on being friendly, collaborative, and highly supportive of professional growth. You'll be joining a dynamic group with ambitious plans and a strong track record of developing exceptional litigators.

What you'll be doing

• Reading and analysing key documents, including loss adjuster reports, contracts, and expert evidence
• Conducting investigations with policyholders, loss adjusters, counsel, and forensic experts
• Legal research, including case law, statutes, and commentary
• Producing clear, high-quality written advice and correspondence
• Engaging confidently with clients and third parties via phone, video, face-to-face, and written communication
• Managing litigation in the County Court and, where appropriate, the High Court
• Ensuring effective file management, accurate time recording, and strong financial hygiene

What do I need?

We're looking for a qualified lawyer (0-4 PQE) with litigation experience. Ideally, you will also have experience in one of the following areas: property damage, professional indemnity, construction disputes, or commercial litigation. Strong litigators from other backgrounds will also be considered.

You'll also be:

• Hard working and proactive
• Organised and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal
• Willing to learn and grow technical expertise
• A critical thinker able to analyse and challenge information
• A confident litigator

What's in it for you?

Apart from the competitive salary you'd expect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people. We're committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone feels supported, empowered, and part of our success.

You'll enjoy:

• 25 days' annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
• Life Insurance & Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
• Pension Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
• Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
• Flu & Eyecare Vouchers - and more!

What next?

If HF sounds like a place where you could belong, we'd love to learn more about you!

Submit your CV here and we'll be in touch if we have any opportunities that match your experience and interests. If we don't have something right now, we'll keep your details on file and may reach out in the future as part of our talent pipeline.