Associate - Insurance Disputes

JMC Legal Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK law firm is seeking a newly-qualified Associate to join their Tier 1 Insurance Disputes team in Leeds. This role offers excellent career development opportunities and a supportive, flexible working environment. The successful candidate will work with top-tier clients, manage high-value cases, and have clear paths for progression, paired with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Attractive salary

First-rate career development opportunities

Excellent bonus structure

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with NQ-4 PQE in Insurance Disputes.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners in the National Insurance Disputes practice.
• Manage high-quality, referred cases from top insurers and clients.
• Engage with a diverse client base, including construction professionals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Interpersonal skills

Team skills

Education

Qualified solicitor

NQ-4 PQE in Insurance Disputes

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Insurance Disputes Associate (NQ-4 PQE) | Leeds

Are you a a newly-qualified Associate looking to take the next step in your career with a leading international law firm? Join a firm renowned for its innovative approach, commitment to client excellence, and dedication to nurturing top legal talent.

About the Firm

This prominent UK law firm is known for its exceptional career development opportunities, underpinned by an award-winning learning and development programme and clear progression pathways. With a reputation for innovation and adaptability, the firm operates across key sectors such as energy, life sciences, education, and sport, offering a varied and dynamic workload.

The client base ranges from high-growth start-ups and SMEs to global powerhouses, including FTSE 100 giants. Diversity and inclusion lie at the heart of the firm's ethos, complemented by a modern, flexible working environment that champions work-life balance.

The Role

As a key member of this Tier 1 Professional Indemnity team, you will collaborate closely with renowned partners within an esteemed National Insurance Disputes practice.

This role offers the opportunity to engage with a diverse client base, including construction professionals, insurance brokers and more, while managing high-quality, referred cases from leading insurers and clients across the UK.
You will also benefit from an attractive salary along with excellent hybrid working arrangements to promote a healthy work life balance as well as clear cut progression opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience: Qualified solicitor with NQ-4 PQE in Insurance Disputes
• Skills: Strong analytical, drafting, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Proactive Attitude: A self-starter who takes initiative and thrives in a collaborative environment.

What's on offer?

• An opportunity to work for a rapidly growing, highly revered Firm
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
• First-rate career development and progression opportunities
• Ingrained flexible working
• Highly competitive salary
• Excellent bonus structure and benefits package