Property and Casualty Senior Associate

Auston Legal Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm in London is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Property & Casualty team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of PQE and strong knowledge of insurance law, alongside experience in litigation. Responsibilities include advising insurers on claims arising from property damage and business interruption, defending claims, and handling coverage disputes. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential. This role offers a dynamic environment with a variety of legal challenges.

Qualifications

• Ideally 5+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in law.
• Experience advising on coverage and acting in High Court litigation.
• Strong knowledge of insurance law, tort, and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of claims from property damage and business interruption losses.
• Advise insurers on coverage and act in coverage disputes.
• Defend claims made against insureds and pursue subrogated recovery claims.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of insurance law

Excellent organisational skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to think strategically

Teamwork capability

Ability to manage pressure

Education

5+ PQE in law

Job description

Our client is an international law firm that has insurance as a core sector. This top-tier insurance practice advises clients ranging from large multinationals to growth UK corporate firms and other professional practices.

The Role

The Property & Casualty (P&C) team is seeking a Senior Associate to join the team in London. The P&C team is part of the firm's Insurance Group and has a well-established client base, acting for a significant number of the most important household and commercial property insurers in the market.

You will get to handle a wide variety of claims arising out of property damage and business interruption losses, including (amongst other things) fire, water, subsidence, construction and impact damage. The role encompasses advising insurers on coverage and acting in coverage disputes, defending claims which are made against insureds and pursuing subrogated recovery claims on behalf of insurers.

Key requirements:

• Ideally 5+ PQE.
• Should have experience of advising on coverage and acting in High Court litigation in defence and/or subrogated proceedings.
• A strong technical knowledge and understanding of insurance law, tort and contract.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically, to adapt to shifting priorities and adapt plans accordingly.
• A team worked, both with clients and colleagues.
• Enthusiastic and able to remain calm under pressure.

Please contact Laila Caruso for more details on 07974 820298 or [e-mail]