Associate – Bermuda Form

Jobtailor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced insurance and reinsurance lawyer to advise on complex coverage and regulatory matters in a London-based role. The candidate should handle cross-border and Bermuda market considerations, lead junior lawyers, and contribute to the growth of the practice.

The role involves drafting and negotiating policy wordings and commercial contracts, as well as representing clients in high-value disputes and ADR proceedings across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in insurance and reinsurance law.
• Proven experience advising on complex coverage, claims, and policy interpretation matters.
• Knowledge of Bermuda insurance and reinsurance market and cross-border considerations.
• Experience handling litigation, arbitration, and ADR in insurance disputes.
• Ability to manage large multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Ability to work with international teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise international and domestic clients on complex insurance, reinsurance, and regulatory matters.
• Work with partners on high-value coverage disputes, transactional and corporate insurance work, and advisory mandates.
• Handle Bermuda market regulatory environment matters and cross-border issues.
• Manage client relationships and mentor junior lawyers.
• Contribute to growth and development of the practice.
• Handle litigation, arbitration, and ADR in insurance disputes.
• Draft and negotiate policy wordings, coverage opinions, settlement agreements, and contracts.
• Provide practical, business-oriented advice to insurers, reinsurers, and brokers.

Skills

Insurance & reinsurance law

Litigation & arbitration experience

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Regulatory advisory

Policy wording drafting

Education

Associate-level legal qualification

Job description

• Advise international and domestic clients on complex insurance, reinsurance, and regulatory matters
• Work closely with partners on high-value coverage disputes, transactional and corporate insurance work, and advisory mandates
• Handle matters involving the Bermuda market’s legal and regulatory environment
• Manage client relationships
• Mentor junior lawyers
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the practice
• Handle litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution in insurance and reinsurance disputes
• Draft and negotiate policy wordings, coverage opinions, settlement agreements, and commercial contracts
• Provide practical, business-oriented advice to insurers, reinsurers, and brokers

Requirements

• Strong technical expertise in insurance and reinsurance law
• Proven experience advising on complex coverage, claims, and policy interpretation matters
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Bermuda insurance and reinsurance market, including regulatory frameworks, market practices, and cross-border considerations
• Solid experience handling litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution in insurance and reinsurance disputes
• Ability to manage and advise on large-scale, multi-jurisdictional matters
• Ability to work seamlessly with international teams and clients
• Proven track record in regulatory advisory work, including compliance with Bermuda Monetary Authority requirements and broader international regulations
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills across policy wordings, coverage opinions, settlement agreements, and commercial contracts
• Commercial acumen and ability to provide practical, business-oriented advice
• Leadership qualities with experience mentoring junior associates and contributing to team development
• Excellent client relationship management skills
• Associate-level legal qualification or equivalent is implied by the role title but not explicitly required in the posting

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong technical expertise in insurance and reinsurance law, with a proven ability to advise on complex coverage and claims matters. Capable of managing client relationships and mentoring junior lawyers while providing practical, business-oriented advice in a multi-jurisdictional context.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Insurance And Reinsurance Law Expertise
• Litigation And Arbitration Experience
• Bermuda Insurance Market Knowledge
• Drafting And Negotiation Skills
• Client Relationship Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Complex Coverage Advisory
• Policy Interpretation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Commercial Contract Drafting

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Leadership
• Client Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Associate-Level Legal Qualification

Industry Keywords

• Bermuda Monetary Authority Compliance
• Cross-Border Considerations
• Insurance Market Practices
• Reinsurance Disputes