Financial Lines/D&O Senior Associate

Auston Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London seeks a Senior Associate to join its Financial Lines practice. This role requires over 5 years of experience in defending FI/D&O claims. The successful candidate will work closely with partners to grow the client list and handle a varied caseload. A collaborative team player with strong legal skills is essential. Opportunities for relocation may be considered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience defending FI/D&O claims.
• Experience of coverage in relevant insurance lines.
• Strong legal and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop the team’s client list and support strategic growth.
• Work closely with the firm’s lead partners.
• Manage and prioritise own case load.

Skills

5+ years’ experience defending FI/D&O claims

Legal and analytical skills

Client management skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Client

A leading international law firm with a strong reputation in complex commercial insurance work, particularly across financial lines. The firm advises major global insurers and reinsurers on high-value, multi-jurisdictional disputes, with a well-established FI/D&O practice.

The Role

This leading international law firm is looking to bolster its Financial Lines practice in London with the addition of a Senior Associate with 5+ years of experience. The firm has offices across the UK and internationally and is recognised for its work across complex commercial insurance lines.

Candidates should have litigation and dispute resolution experience in any one or more of the following insurance lines of coverage: financial institutions, directors & officers' liability, professional liability, political risk and other similar coverage lines.

Working with the firm’s lead partners, this is an opportunity to take a leading role in the development of the team’s current client list in addition to being integral to the strategic growth over the coming years.

Key requirements

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience defending FI/D&O claims.
• Experience of coverage.
• Experience of working in a leading City or Regional insurance group.
• Relocating lawyers with relevant experience would be of great interest.
• Strong legal and analytical skills.
• A genuine collaborative outlook and desire to work as part of a team.
• Confident and assured client ability.
• Ability to manage and prioritise own case load.