Insurance Associate London CAR Team

CMS Law; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Bonus program

Holiday allowance

Holiday exchange

Private medical insurance

Parental leave

Disability support

Job summary

CMS Law is seeking an experienced insurance associate (4+ PQE) to join its London Insurance & Reinsurance Group. You will advise leading insurers on complex first‑party coverage matters and disputes, focusing on construction all risks (CAR/EAR), property, energy and renewables, with a strong international dimension.

You will work closely with clients, take responsibility for significant matters, and contribute to strategic, commercial advice while developing your own relationships within the

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ PQE in insurance law, ideally within CAR/EAR and complex coverage.

Responsibilities

• Advise leading insurers on complex first‑party coverage matters and disputes.
• Handle construction all risks (CAR) and property, energy and renewables matters.
• Draft clear, commercial guidance and manage significant matters for key clients.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to team growth.

Skills

4+ PQE Insurance

Job description

Excellent opportunity for an experienced insurance associate (4+ PQE) to join a friendly, top-ranked and growing Insurance & Reinsurance team in London. The role offers high-quality, often international work for leading insurers and reinsurers, with a particular focus on construction (CAR/EAR), property, energy and renewables.

About the role

Our Insurance & Reinsurance Group is looking to recruit an associate with 4+ years’ PQE to join its London team.

You will advise many of the world’s leading insurers and reinsurers on complex, high-value first‑party coverage matters and related disputes, particularly across the construction (including CAR/EAR), property, energy and renewables sectors. Much of the work has an international dimension and the team is particularly experienced in complex litigation and alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration and adjudication.

From the outset, you will work closely with key clients, take responsibility for significant matters and contribute to the strategic and commercial advice we provide. You will also be supported and encouraged to develop your own relationships, profile and network within the insurance market. The team combines technical insurance expertise with a practical and commercial approach. It is busy and growing, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious associate looking to develop their career within a collaborative and highly regarded practice.

About you

We are looking for an associate with 4+ years’ PQE gained at a city, major regional or leading international firm. You should have relevant insurance experience in construction all risks (CAR) coverage as a minimum, with property, energy and renewables experience also valuable, together with experience of other contentious work and dispute resolution.

You will be a strong lawyer and confident drafter, able to analyse complex coverage and legal issues and turn them into clear, practical and commercially focused advice. Given the level of client contact and responsibility involved, you will also need sound judgement, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage complex matters effectively. We are looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, wants to build strong client relationships and is keen to play an active part in the continued growth of the team.

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What’s in it for you?

We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Generous bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.