Senior Associate - Property Damage
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Job Description
Posted on:
2 November 2026
Overview
Join Strata Solicitors as a Senior Associate - Property Damage, where you will play a key role in delivering successful outcomes across a portfolio of complex and high-value recovery claims.
As a technical specialist within the team, you will manage your own caseload of litigated and non-litigated property recovery matters, providing excellent client service while driving strong financial and operational performance. You will also support and mentor colleagues, act as a technical referral point on more complex cases, and contribute to the continuous development of the Property Recovery function.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced recovery professional looking to further develop their technical expertise within a collaborative and growing business, whilst building strong relationships with clients, insurers and key stakeholders.
How you'll make an impact
- Manage a caseload of complex, high-value litigated and non-litigated property recovery claims from inception through to settlement.
- Deliver excellent client service, ensuring claims are progressed efficiently and in line with agreed service standards.
- Act as a technical referral point for colleagues, providing guidance and support on complex recovery matters.
- Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to their development and technical capability.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, insurers, solicitors, counsel and other key stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to maximise recoveries and achieve positive outcomes for clients.
- Ensure accurate file management, reporting and adherence to legal, regulatory and internal governance requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helping to enhance processes, service delivery and operational performance.
- Support business development and client retention activities where appropriate.
About You
- Proven experience handling property recovery, subrogated recovery, defendant recoveries or related insurance litigation matters.
- Strong technical knowledge of the recovery process, including litigated and non-litigated claims.
- Experience managing complex and high-value claims or caseloads.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build credibility with clients and stakeholders.
- A proactive and commercial approach to case management.
- Experience mentoring or supporting less experienced colleagues would be advantageous.
- Qualfied Solicitor.
Compensation and benefits
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
- Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
- A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
- The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
Will this role count as your QWE, and who will confirm it?
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