Senior Associate - Contentious Insurance

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a top 20 international law firm as a Senior Associate in Contentious Insurance, where you will tackle complex legal challenges and work with prestigious clients. This innovative firm offers a supportive environment, focusing on staff development and inclusivity. You will have significant autonomy in handling disputes and providing expert advice on various insurance matters, including D&O and Cyber Liability. With a commitment to excellence and a friendly culture, this role promises to enhance your legal career while working alongside some of the best talent in the industry.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Clear progression paths

Flexible working environment

Supportive team culture

Exposure to high-profile issues

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in Contentious Insurance.
• Strong organizational skills and enthusiasm for challenging work.

Responsibilities

• Engage in complex international disputes and provide coverage advice.
• Work on general insurance, defense work, and commercial disputes.

Skills

Contentious Insurance

Legal Research

Client Management

Dispute Resolution

Education

Qualified Solicitor (UK)

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Client:

JMC Legal Recruitment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Associate - Contentious Insurance

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Senior Associate - Contentious Insurance

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Are you a talented Contentious Insurance Senior Associate with 5+ years PQE, looking to join a large, progressive Insurance department? Progress your legal career in this Top 20 international law firm, renowned for their unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and a dynamic approach to law.

The Firm:
This multinational firm has an unparalleled reputation for providing exemplary service across a range of sectors. It has numerous Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings and Chambers top-ranked departments, as well as countless ranked individuals and rising stars. It is renowned for the legal talent it attracts, which is a testament to both the quality of the work, the ongoing staff development, and the working culture.

Despite its size, notable growth and strong profits, staff at the firm report a friendly and warm working environment and a management team who genuinely care for their workers.

The firm has won numerous awards in recognition of the outstanding quality of the work produced, as well as for successfully cultivating an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Employees should expect exposure to top-quality international clients, as well as some of the foremost UK businesses and organisations, and to receive support from some of the premier legal talent in the UK.

Culturally, the business has a cutting-edge and innovative feel which is balanced by the friendly and collaborative nature of the office environment.

The Role:
This is a standout opportunity for a Contentious Insurance Senior Associate to join this top 20 City of London law firm.

Within this role, you will have a high degree of autonomy and client involvement, often engaging in a wide array of disputes involving complex international matters.

Their client base includes some of the world's major insurance companies, as well as broker groups and top retail distributors.

You will work on general insurance work, defence work, commercial disputes, and disputes for firms focused on financial services. Your work may include providing coverage advice and analysis on policy wordings including D&O, Construction programmes (including CAR, combined liability, PI), PTL, Crime, Property/BI, Professional indemnity across sectors like Infrastructure and Energy, W&I, Cyber Liability, and Employer's liability.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A qualified solicitor (UK qualification) with 5+ years of PQE in Contentious Insurance.
• Good organizational skills.
• Enthusiasm for intellectually challenging work.

Benefits:

• Market-leading salary and excellent benefits with clear and structured progression paths.
• A flexible and friendly working environment and a supportive team culture.
• Exposure to large, high-profile UK and international issues.