Complex Policyholder Disputes Associate

https:/www.austonlegal.co.uk/complex-policyholder-disputes-gmb104/; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds-based City law firm with a renowned insurance disputes team is seeking a junior associate (1–6 PQE) to join its busy practice. You will handle policyholder disputes across cyber risk, D&O, W&I, political risk, product liability and business interruption, developing client relationships while delivering commercially focused legal solutions.

The successful candidate will work closely with partners, gain exposure to high-profile cases, and benefit from a supportive culture and strong

Qualifications

• Insurance litigation experience within a leading practice.
• Confidence managing client relationships and prioritising workloads.
• Must be a commercial, creative legal thinker who wants to develop business.
• Ability to think on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Advise on coverage disputes across cyber risk, D&O, W&I, political risk, product liability, professional indemnity and business interruption.
• Manage client relationships and advise on dispute strategy.
• Contribute to business development and growth within the insurance disputes team.

Skills

Insurance litigation experience

Policyholder disputes

Client relationship management

Commercial legal thinking

Job description

The Client

A previous recipient of Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards, our client is a prestigious City law firm with a highly regarded insurance disputes team, which is part of the firm’s wider, much-lauded, disputes department.

Known for acting on some of the most prominent and exciting cases in the public eye, this firm has a reputation for its great culture and environment.

The Insurance Litigation team is looking to grow the team with a hire of a junior associate, ideally between 1 - 6PQE.

Predominantly acting for corporate policyholders on coverage issues, you will be advising on disputes across a wide range of industries and lines including cyber risk; D&O; W&I; political risk; product liability; professional indemnity and negligence; property damage and business interruption.

Key Requirements

• Insurance litigation experience (policyholder or insurer) gained within a leading practice.
• Confidence in managing client relationships, workloads and priorities.
• Must be commercial, creative legal thinkers who want to develop business.
• Ability to 'think on your feet'.