Assistant Lawyer - Policy Coverage

Keoghs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Pension Contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to Online Discount Sites

Job summary

Keoghs is looking for an insurance lawyer to join their Property Risks and Coverage Team in London. This role involves handling complex property damage claims and managing a caseload while collaborating closely with a lead lawyer. Candidates must have a legal qualification, prior experience in property insurance litigation, and strong communication and prioritisation skills. Flexible work arrangements are offered with a minimum of one day per week in the office. Benefits include private medical insurance, a pension plan, and 25 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

• Previous defendant property insurance litigation experience.
• Thorough understanding of disputes and claims.
• Familiarity with product liability, breach of contract, negligence, property law, and insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle a caseload from start to finish.
• Draft applications and court proceedings.
• Engage in settlement negotiations.

Skills

Prioritisation

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Solicitor / FILEX

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Company & Role

Keoghs LLP, a leading insurance law firm in the UK, is seeking a talented insurance lawyer to join our dynamic Property Risks and Coverage Team. With a flexible location policy and the opportunity for hybrid working, this is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a real impact. We do, however, require a minimum of one day per week in the office.

Location

London, UK

Key Responsibilities

As part of our team, you'll collaborate on large and complex cases, tackling some of the most significant property damage and insurance coverage claims in the UK. Your role will involve handling your own caseload while supporting a lead lawyer on high‑value cases often exceeding £1 million. You will also participate in delivering training seminars and workshops to various insurer clients, contributing to client development, and preparing and presenting seminars on technical legal issues.

• Independently handle a caseload from start to finish.
• Review documents and prepare draft advices to clients.
• Craft bespoke coverage advices.
• Support all aspects of the litigation process.
• Analyse issues of coverage, liability, quantum, and strategy.
• Conduct thorough investigations.
• Prepare first draft instructions to counsel and experts.
• Perform legal research and document searches.
• Attend client meetings, strategy discussions, and conferences for note‑taking and follow‑up.
• Ensure compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations.
• Handle all aspects of case management (for cases managed independently).
• Draft applications and court proceedings.
• Engage in settlement negotiations, round‑table discussions, and ADR.

Note: The above is not an exhaustive list and other tasks may be delegated as required.

Working Hours

• 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
• Primary location is London, with additional hours as needed to meet client and court obligations.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Legal Qualification: Solicitor / FILEX
• Experience: Previous defendant property insurance litigation experience.
• Knowledge: Thorough understanding of disputes and claims handled by the department and our insurer clients.
• Technical Expertise: Familiarity with product liability, breach of contract, negligence, property law, and insurance coverage issues.

Desirable

• Customer Relations: Experience dealing with challenging customers.

Required Soft Skills

• Prioritisation: Strong ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively.
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail in all tasks.
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable working with case management systems.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills for liaising with senior claims handlers and managing major litigation.

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI / Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Gym Flex
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

Benefits apply after successfully completing probation.