Junior Policyholder Insurance Disputes Associate

https:/www.austonlegal.co.uk/complex-policyholder-disputes-gmb104/; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds-based City law firm with a renowned insurance disputes team is seeking a junior associate (1–6 PQE) to join its busy practice. You will handle policyholder disputes across cyber risk, D&O, W&I, political risk, product liability and business interruption, developing client relationships while delivering commercially focused legal solutions.

The successful candidate will work closely with partners, gain exposure to high-profile cases, and benefit from a supportive culture and strong

Qualifications

• Insurance litigation experience within a leading practice.
• Confidence managing client relationships and prioritising workloads.
• Must be a commercial, creative legal thinker who wants to develop business.
• Ability to think on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Advise on coverage disputes across cyber risk, D&O, W&I, political risk, product liability, professional indemnity and business interruption.
• Manage client relationships and advise on dispute strategy.
• Contribute to business development and growth within the insurance disputes team.

Skills

Insurance litigation experience

Policyholder disputes

Client relationship management

Commercial legal thinking

Job description

Leeds-based City law firm with a renowned insurance disputes team is seeking a junior associate (1–6 PQE) to join its busy practice. You will handle policyholder disputes across cyber risk, D&O, W&I, political risk, product liability and business interruption, developing client relationships while delivering commercially focused legal solutions.

The successful candidate will work closely with partners, gain exposure to high-profile cases, and benefit from a supportive culture and strong