Financial Lines/D&O Senior Associate

Auston Legal Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Auston Legal Ltd in London is seeking a Senior Associate with 5+ years of FI/D&O defense experience to join its Financial Lines practice. The role involves defending coverage-related FI/D&O claims and contributing to strategic growth for a leading international law firm with strong FI/D&O capabilities.

The candidate will work closely with lead partners, leveraging a robust client network and a team-focused approach to expand the practice in a high-value, multi-jurisdictional environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience defending FI/D&O claims.
• Experience of coverage and working in a top City/Regional insurance group.
• Strong legal and analytical skills; collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Defend FI/D&O claims for clients with strong coverage considerations.
• Work with lead partners to develop the existing client list and strategy.
• Manage and prioritise own case load while maintaining client service.

Skills

FI/D&O defense

Insurance coverage experience

Legal analysis

Client management

Team collaboration

Case load management

Job description

The 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.