We have an established and well-respected group of lawyers within our
Property Damage Team who advise some of the UK's largest insurers and
their underwriters on all classes of property damage claims. This
includes multi-million-pound claims for fire, infrastructure damage,
flood damage, building defect claims, Party Wall Act disputes as well
as subsidence. This involves claims under a full suite of property
policies to include commercial combined covers, property owners risks
and Construction All Risks cover. Our policy coverage claims involve
advice on non-disclosure and fair presentation of risk, breach of
conditions and also fraud.
The Role
Successful candidates will be
required to assess and pursue subrogated claims for losses and/or
expenditure from third parties who are responsible for causing
damage property (buildings, and chattels). Instructions are received
from insurers and corporates who either provide insurance to their
customers or are required to self-insure for damage and
repair . There may also be
some uninsured loss recovery.
Previous experience in a similar
environment would be preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Ability to assess relevant gaps in factual information and resolve
any omissions in relevant information.
Ability to understand and follow strategic management of cases
Detailed understanding of recoveries procedures and the ability to
manage a large caseload.
Demonstrate knowledge and experience of running both pre-litigated
and litigated files and prioritise accordingly.
Ability to proactively manage and deliver accurate and punctual MI
and adhere to strict client service standards and KPIs.
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global
law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and
commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction,
energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a
comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal
services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses
operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating
in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and
inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities
and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities
through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and
minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480
partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people
overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.
Our Values
Our values are the principles that
guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and
strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:
Work as one
We are a globally connected team of talented people
who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with clients
We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver
unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of
everything we do
Celebrate difference
We help each other to be at our best and believe our
differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly We
seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising
that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth
What We Offer
We are always looking to recognise and
reward our people for the work they do. Here are just a few of the
benefits you will have access to, as part of our team
Competitive salary
Hybrid working - 2 days in the office, 3 days at home.
Pension scheme
Group income protection
Maternity and paternity pay
Holiday purchase
Season ticket loan
Cycle to work scheme.
Gym subsidy
For a confidential conversation do not hesitate to get in touch -
Sarah Kennedy 0161 838 6781 or sarah.kennedy@clydeco.com
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This is the job description as constituted at present; however the
Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the
changing needs of the business.
