Job Title: Associate (2 PQE+)
Location: London
Department: Insurance
The Role
Our client, a City law firm, is seeking an Associate with 2+ years’ PQE to join its market-leading Insurance team in London. The team advises London market, US and international insurers and reinsurers, as well as brokers, intermediaries and financial institutions, on a wide range of contentious and advisory insurance matters.
The successful candidate will work on high-quality, often cross-border matters across a broad range of product lines, including Financial Institutions, Directors’ & Officers, Warranty & Indemnity and wider Transactional Liability insurance. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to build their practice within a highly regarded team, with early exposure to complex work and high-profile clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising insurers and reinsurers on claims and coverage issues, from notification through to resolution
- Advising on complex coverage questions, including policy interpretation, aggregation, exclusions and indemnity disputes
- Handling Financial Lines claims, including D&O, Financial Institutions Professional Indemnity/Civil Liability and Crime
- Advising on the response of Warranty & Indemnity policies and other Transactional Liability products, such as Tax Indemnity and Contingent Risk
- Running and supporting coverage litigation, arbitration and mediation
- Reviewing and advising on policy wordings and endorsements across a range of insurance classes
- Assisting with the instruction of forensic accounting, loss and valuation experts on complex claims
- Working on multi-jurisdictional matters and liaising with international legal teams
- Preparing high-quality written work, including advices, reports, client memos and presentations
- Contributing to business development initiatives and building internal and external networks
- Supporting junior team members and contributing to knowledge-sharing across the team
Skills and Experience
- England & Wales qualified solicitor (or equivalent common law qualification) with 2+ years’ PQE
- Insurance and/or reinsurance experience gained at a leading City or national firm; candidates with relevant M&A/SPA disputes experience will also be considered
- Experience advising insurer clients on claims and coverage issues
- Exposure to Financial Lines, D&O, Financial Institutions and/or Transactional Liability work is desirable
- Experience of litigation, arbitration and/or mediation
- Excellent analytical and drafting skills, with clear, commercial and succinct advice
- Ability to manage multiple matters and stakeholders in a fast-paced, international environment
- Strong client-handling skills, commercial awareness and a solutions-focused approach
- A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in the insurance sector
The Firm
Our client is a well-established City firm with a significant international presence and a market-leading insurance practice. The firm offers a collaborative, supportive culture, excellent training and development, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. It is open to discussing flexible working arrangements and runs an active pro bono and community engagement programme.
