Litigation Associate 3-5yr

ECB STAR Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ECB STAR Group in London is seeking a talented Litigation Associate to join its Insurance & Marine Disputes practice. You will handle high-value insurance litigation, complex coverage disputes, and marine-related matters for leading insurers and commercial clients.

The role offers cross-border dispute exposure, strong drafting and analytical work, and mentorship within a collaborative team. PQE guidance is 3–5 years; a top academic record is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' PQE (guideline only).
• Strong experience in litigation, insurance disputes, marine, shipping or commercial disputes.
• Excellent academics and technical ability.
• Strong drafting, analytical and client management skills.
• Ambitious, commercially minded and keen to work on market-leading matters.

Responsibilities

• Join a highly regarded and growing disputes team.
• Work on complex, high-profile litigation and arbitration matters.
• Advise major insurers, reinsurers and international clients.
• Excellent career progression and mentorship within a collaborative environment.
• Develop expertise across insurance and marine disputes in London.

Skills

Litigation

Insurance disputes

Marine/Shipping disputes

Commercial disputes

Drafting

Analytical ability

Client management

Ambition

Job description

Litigation Associate | Insurance & Marine Disputes | London

A leading international law firm is seeking a talented Litigation Associate to join its top-tier Insurance & Disputes practice in London.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work on high-value insurance litigation, complex coverage disputes, major casualty claims and marine-related matters for leading insurers and commercial clients. The team is recognised for handling some of the market's most significant disputes, often involving substantial losses, complex liability issues and cross-border elements.

The Ideal Candidate:

• 3-5 years' PQE (guideline only).
• Strong experience in litigation, insurance disputes, marine, shipping or commercial disputes.
• Excellent academics and technical ability.
• Strong drafting, analytical and client management skills.
• Ambitious, commercially minded and keen to work on market-leading matters.

The Opportunity:

• Join a highly regarded and growing disputes team.
• Work on complex, high-profile litigation and arbitration matters.
• Advise major insurers, reinsurers and international clients.
• Excellent career progression and mentorship within a collaborative environment.

This role would suit an exceptional disputes lawyer looking to develop their career within one of London's leading insurance litigation practices.