Senior Solicitor / Director / Associate – Property Recoveries (DA), Belfast | Hybrid Working | £Negotiable DOE + Excellent Benefits.

Overview

A prestigious commercial law firm in Belfast is seeking a driven and experienced Solicitor or Associate to lead their Property Recoveries team. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading litigation practice that is expanding across Northern Ireland and internationally.

If you are ready to step into a leadership position and have experience in subrogated property claims, recoveries or defence work — or are keen to grow into this space — this role offers a clear path for development within a collaborative, high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Casework

• Manage a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated property recovery, defence, and indemnity claims.
• Develop case strategies balancing legal accuracy and commercial efficiency.
• Handle complex investigations, assess liability, draft legal documents, and oversee case progression.
• Ensure cases move swiftly to settlement or repudiation and are archived in line with procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal/client SLAs, KPIs, and billing targets.

Team Supervision

• Supervise and support two junior colleagues, contributing to a high-performing and motivated team.
• Conduct performance reviews, monitor wellbeing, and identify development and training needs.
• Lead on inductions and ensure team policies and documentation remain up to date.
• Monitor workloads, resolve issues proactively, and help maintain a positive team culture.

Operational Excellence

• Monitor and improve financial performance of the team.
• Ensure trust balances are cleared promptly and WIP is billed efficiently.
• Maintain accurate case records and support provision of regular MI reporting.

Client Engagement & Development

• Act as a key contact for clients, fostering strong working relationships.
• Attend client meetings (in-person or virtually) and represent the firm with professionalism.
• Support business development initiatives alongside the wider team.

Requirements

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland (or England & Wales with NI capability).
• Experience in litigation, ideally within property damage, recoveries, or general insurance.
• Strong commercial awareness and a practical, client-focused approach.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to learn technical aspects of property claims and insurance recoveries.

Desirable

• Previous experience supervising or mentoring colleagues.
• Exposure to client-facing roles and business development activities.
• Proficiency in case management systems and Microsoft Office.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• Hybrid working model to support work-life balance.
• Generous benefits including private medical insurance, income protection, and gym discounts.
• Clear career progression opportunities and professional development support.
• A culture that values diversity, inclusion, and authenticity – welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

To discuss this role in confidence, contact Orla Milligan at Pathway – Specialists in Legal Recruitment.

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