Associate - Contentious Insurance

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

Job summary

Join a top 20 international law firm as a Contentious Insurance Associate in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with high-profile clients and complex disputes while enjoying a supportive and collaborative work environment. The firm is recognized for its commitment to excellence and innovation in law, providing a market-leading salary and structured career progression. If you are a qualified solicitor with a passion for challenging work and a desire to grow your legal career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Excellent benefits

Flexible working environment

Supportive team culture

Clear progression paths

Exposure to high-profile issues

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in Contentious Insurance required.
• Strong organizational skills and enthusiasm for challenging work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high degree of autonomy and client involvement.
• Work on complex international disputes and provide coverage advice.

Skills

Contentious Insurance

Organizational Skills

Intellectual Curiosity

Education

Qualified Solicitor (UK)

Job description

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Associate - Contentious Insurance, London

Client: JMC Legal Recruitment

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 06bdb629f9f3

Job Views: 8

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Associate - Contentious Insurance

Are you a talented Contentious Insurance Associate with 2+ 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, balanced by the friendly and collaborative nature of the office environment.

The Role:

This is a standout opportunity for a Contentious Insurance Associate to join this top 20 City of London law firm. Within this role, you will have a high degree of autonomy and client involvement, often working on a wide array of disputes involving complex international matters.

The client base includes some of the world's major insurance companies, broker groups, and top retail distributors. You will work on general insurance work, defence work, commercial disputes, and disputes for firms focused on financial services. Your work may include providing coverage advice and analysis on policy wordings such as D&O, construction programmes (including CAR, combined liability, PI), PTL, Crime, Property/BI, Professional indemnity across sectors like Infrastructure, Energy, W&I, Cyber Liability, and Employers' liability.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A qualified solicitor (UK qualification) with 2+ years of PQE in Contentious Insurance.
• Good organisational skills.
• Enthusiasm for intellectually challenging work.

Benefits:

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