Junior Associate - Property & Liability

Clyde & Co is seeking a Junior Associate to join its established Property & Liability team in Liverpool or Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a leading insurance practice, handling a broad mix of high-quality property damage and liability matters for London market clients. The role offers exposure to a diverse caseload, including general property damage and public liability claims, alongside more specialist work such as subsidence and tree root-related claims. Associates will also have the opportunity to work on construction and rail liability matters, as well as construction defect disputes.

Responsibilities

Advising insurers and London market clients on insurance policy coverage, including property, business interruption, and public liability policies; Handling specialist coverage matters such as Construction All Risks (CAR) and latent defect insurance; Conducting liability defence work, including managing high-value and complex claims for London market insurers and Managing General Agents (MGAs); Developing defence strategies and handling claims through to resolution, including litigation where required; Managing subrogated recovery claims, including general commercial property losses, construction-related recoveries (including CAR and latent defect claims); Handling a varied caseload of: general property damage claims, public liability matters, subsidence and tree root claims, construction and rail liability disputes, construction defect claims; Supporting clients through all stages of the claims process, from initial instruction through to resolution; Working collaboratively within a specialist team while maintaining responsibility for your own matters

Requirements

Qualified solicitor, ideally with experience in insurance litigation, property damage, or liability claims; Strong interest in property and liability work, with a willingness to develop expertise in specialist areas such as construction and subsidence; Excellent analytical and drafting skills; Ability to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines; Strong client relationship and communication skills; A proactive and team-oriented approach