Insurance Associate/Senior Associate (4-7 PQE)

Allen & Overy; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal sector seeks a Mid-Senior Associate in its Corporate Insurance Team in London. Responsibilities include drafting documents, providing strategic guidance to clients, and engaging in business development. Ideal candidates will possess 4+ PQE and strong technical knowledge in corporate insurance, with a self-starter mentality and excellent organizational skills.

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Mental health resources

Onsite gym

Parental and special leave

Holiday entitlement increasing with service

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 4+ PQE and strong technical knowledge in insurance.
• Exceptional client relationship skills and client management experience.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational abilities and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing documentation related to insurance transactions.
• Providing strategic guidance and managing client expectations.
• Contributing to business development initiatives.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge in corporate insurance

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Strong commercial acumen

Client relationship skills

Education

Qualified lawyer (4+ PQE)

Job description

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Insurance Associate/Senior Associate (4-7 PQE), London

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

We are recruiting for a Mid-Senior Associate to join our Corporate Insurance Team.

Department purpose:

The Corporate Insurance team is regularly instructed on major insurance sector transactions, recent work includes advising Ageas on its acquisition of esure and partnership with Saga, Direct Line Group's disposal of its brokered commercial lines business to RSA, and the BT Pension Scheme Trustee in respect of its longevity swap with Swiss Re.

Role and responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing and amending documentation
• Providing strategic guidance to clients
• Managing client expectations and project delivery appropriately
• Business development - development of personal plan, assistance with and implementation of business
• Development campaign
• Legal research

Key requirements:

• Qualified lawyer 4+ PQE
• Strong technical knowledge in the field of corporate insurance
• Intellectual curiosity and versatility
• Self-starter with the desire and ability to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge
• Detail-focused and self-motivated approach
• Enthusiastic and ambitious
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent client relationship skills
• Sound experience of operating at associate level within a complex international organisation
• Strong commercial/business acumen with the ability to deliver creative and pragmatic solutions and advice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels
• Strong relationship building skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborative team player with the ability to develop and work in a fast paced, intellectually rigorous environment
• A person of sound judgment, able to establish a high level of credibility

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services.

Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time (i.e., three days per week for a full-time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy.