Insurance Litigator - 12 month contract

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Insurance Company in Slough is seeking an Insurance Litigator for a 12-month contract. This role involves advising on claims and litigation while collaborating with claims teams. The ideal candidate should be a qualified solicitor with more than 6 years of PQE and experience in insurance dispute resolution.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years PQE in insurance claims and litigation.
• Marine experience preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with claims teams on claims handling and strategy.
• Provide legal advice on coverage investigations and policy responses.
• Oversee insurance litigation and manage e-discovery processes.

Skills

Legal skills

Coverage advisory

Dispute resolution

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Solicitor qualified in England & Wales or similar jurisdiction

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Insurance Litigator - 12 month contract, Slough

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Slough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

A leading Insurance Company is looking to appoint a Senior Claims Counsel in Slough on a 12-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to join a market leader and make a valuable contribution to the legal team.

The successful candidate will advise on coverage, strategy, and litigation throughout the lifecycle of a claim, working across all lines of business and supporting claims teams globally.

Core duties and responsibilities:

• Collaborate with claims teams on claims handling, coverage analysis, and strategy for contentious claims to final settlement and recoveries.
• Support claims and underwriting with loss mitigation and pre-claim solutions in bespoke lines of business.
• Provide legal advice, including coverage investigations, policy responses, and settlement negotiations.
• Oversee insurance litigation and manage e-discovery processes.

You should be a solicitor qualified in England & Wales, the United States, or a similar jurisdiction, with at least 6 PQE. Candidates must have excellent legal skills and a minimum of five years' experience in coverage advisory and dispute resolution in the insurance sector. Marine experience is a plus but not essential. Strong relationship-building, communication skills, and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach are required. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment within a supportive team is essential.

If interested, please get in touch!