Solicitor - Insurance Litigation

JMC Legal Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading full-service law firm in London is seeking a Newly Qualified or 1 PQE Solicitor to join its Insurance Litigation team. This role offers exposure to a variety of complex insurance disputes and a supportive environment for career development. Ideal for candidates eager to specialize in insurance litigation, the firm provides competitive salaries, structured career paths, and a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Competitive City-level salary

Comprehensive benefits

Clear career development

Collaborative team culture

Hybrid working

Healthy work/life balance

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified Solicitor or up to 1 year PQE.
• Seat in insurance litigation or commercial litigation preferred.
• Genuine interest in developing a specialism in insurance disputes.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad mix of insurance disputes including policyholder coverage disputes.
• Work alongside experienced litigators on technically challenging matters.
• Develop expertise in insurance litigation.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Attention to detail

Commercial mindset

Enthusiasm

Intellectual curiosity

Education

Newly Qualified Solicitor

Completed seat in insurance or commercial litigation

Job description

This Legal 500 full-service law firm, with deep roots in litigation and a longstanding reputation in the London market, is looking to hire a NQ-1 PQE Solicitor to join its specialist Insurance Litigation team.

The Firm

This is a well-established, mid-sized London law firm with a strong litigation pedigree and a reputation for providing high-quality, partner-led advice across a broad range of commercial and private client matters.

The firm sits comfortably among the top 150 UK law firms and is widely recognised for its strengths in dispute resolution, including commercial litigation, insurance litigation, professional negligence, and group claims. With a history dating back over a century, the firm combines deep sector knowledge with a personal, collaborative culture and excellent client service.

Lawyers here enjoy early responsibility, excellent mentoring, and the ability to work closely with clients on high-profile and technically complex matters. The firm offers a genuinely supportive and collegiate working environment with a focus on long-term career development.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor or 1 PQE Solicitor to join a highly regarded Insurance Litigation team in the heart of London.

The team handles a broad mix of insurance disputes, including policyholder coverage disputes, subrogated recoveries, and claims involving professional indemnity, property damage, construction-related losses, and financial services. The work includes both domestic and international claims, often involving high values and complex policy issues.

While prior experience in insurance litigation is welcome, the team is open to candidates from a general commercial litigation background who have a genuine interest in developing a specialism in insurance disputes.

You will work alongside experienced litigators on technically challenging matters and will be supported in developing expertise in this specialist area.

This is an ideal opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to build a long-term career in a leading disputes practice with a particular focus on insurance work.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will be a Newly Qualified Solicitor (September 2025 qualifying trainees are also welcome to apply) and they will look up to 1 year PQE.
• You will have completed a seat in either insurance litigation or commercial litigation, with a genuine interest in specialising in insurance disputes.
• You will have strong drafting skills, attention to detail, and a commercial mindset.
• You will be enthusiastic, intellectually curious, and eager to develop a long-term career within a respected litigation team.

Benefits

• Competitive City-level salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Clear and structured career development within a litigation-led practice.
• A collaborative and friendly team culture with excellent training and mentorship.
• Hybrid working and a healthy work/life balance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join a leading Insurance Litigation team at a well-regarded London law firm with a strong litigation heritage.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to contact Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment in confidence to find out more.