Senior Associate - Contentious Insurance

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Associate - Contentious Insurance

Are you a talented Contentious Insurance Senior Associate with 5+ years PQE, looking to join a large, progressive Insurance department? Progress your legal career in this Top 20 international law firm, renowned for their unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and a dynamic approach to law.

The Firm:

This multinational firm has an unparalleled reputation for providing exemplary service across a range of sectors. It has numerous Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings and Chambers top-ranked departments, as well as countless ranked individuals and rising stars. It is renowned for the legal talent it attracts, which is a testament to both the quality of the work, the ongoing staff development and the working culture.

Despite its size, notable growth and strong profits, staff at the firm report a friendly and warm working environment and a management team who genuinely care for their workers.

The firm has won numerous awards in recognition of the outstanding quality of the work produced, as well as for successfully cultivating an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Employees should expect exposure to top-quality international clients, as well as some of the foremost UK businesses and organisations and to receive support from some of the premier legal talent in the UK.

Culturally, the business has a cutting-edge and innovative feel which is balanced by the friendly and collaborative nature of the office environment.

The Role:

This is a standout opportunity for a Contentious Insurance Senior Associate to join this top 20 City of London law firm.

Within this role, you will have a very high degree of autonomy and client involvement, and you will often be involved in a wide array of disputes, that will involve complex international matters.

Their client base boasts some of the world's major insurance companies, as well as acting for a number of broker groups and top retail distributors. You will be working on a mixture of general insurance work, defence work, commercial disputes, and commercial disputes for firms focused on financial services. Some of the work that you will do may include providing coverage advice and analysis on a variety of policy wordings including D&O, Construction programmes (including CAR, combined liability, PI), PTL, Crime, Property/BI, Professional indemnity across key Sectors such as Infrastructure and Energy, W&I, Cyber Liability and Employer's liability.

The Ideal Candidate:

1. A qualified solicitor (UK qualification) with 5+ years of PQE in Contentious Insurance.
2. You will have good organisational skills.
3. You will have enthusiasm for intellectually challenging work.

Benefits:

1. Market-leading salary and excellent benefits with clear and structured progression paths.
2. A flexible and friendly working environment and a supportive team culture.
3. Exposure to large, high-profile UK and international issues.