Associate Attorney

Edward Mann; New York (NY); In loco; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Edward Mann is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its expanding New York insurance practice. The role involves handling insurance coverage disputes, advising insurers on policy interpretation and coverage positions, and developing client relationships.

You will work with Partners across the US, UK, and Asia on cross-border matters, managing complex disputes, and contributing to business development within a growing team in New York.

Competenze

• Admitted to practice in New York and membership of the New York Bar.
• Approximately 2–5 years' relevant experience in insurance coverage or related litigation.
• Experience advising on coverage issues and handling complex disputes.
• Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Advising insurers on policy interpretation and coverage positions.
• Managing complex disputes, including strategy, litigation and settlement negotiations.
• Advising on claims strategy and exposure management with claims professionals and underwriters.
• Handling matters across financial lines and specialist insurance risks.
• Organising case materials and reporting; developing client relationships.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

Client relationships

Team collaboration

Formazione

Admission to New York Bar

Descrizione del lavoro

Associate Attorney - Insurance Litigation & Coverage

Location: New York, NY

The Opportunity

An international law firm is seeking an Attorney to join its expanding New York insurance practice. The role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-value insurance coverage disputes, advising leading insurers across a range of financial lines and specialist risks.

You'll work alongside experienced Partners and an established international network spanning the US, UK and Asia, gaining exposure to sophisticated cross-border matters while developing your technical expertise and client relationships.

With the New York team continuing to grow, this is an opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility and contribute to the development of an expanding practice.

The Role

You will handle a varied caseload of insurance coverage and litigation matters, with a focus on Directors & Officers (D&O), Financial Institutions, Professional Liability, Cyber and Transactional Liability.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Advising insurers on policy interpretation, coverage analysis, reservation of rights and coverage positions.
• Managing complex disputes, including pre-action strategy, litigation, arbitration, discovery, motions and settlement negotiations.
• Advising on claims strategy and exposure management, working closely with claims professionals, underwriters and brokers.
• Handling matters across a range of financial lines and specialist insurance risks.
• Organising case materials, maintaining chronologies and issues lists, and ensuring clear and effective matter reporting.
• Developing strong client relationships and contributing to business development and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

You'll ideally have:

• Admission to practice in New York and membership of the New York Bar.
• Approximately 2-5 years' relevant experience in insurance coverage, insurance litigation or a closely related litigation practice.
• Experience advising on coverage issues and handling complex disputes.
• Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills.
• A commercial mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A collaborative approach to working with Partners, colleagues and clients.
• An interest in developing client relationships, growing your professional network and contributing to the wider team.
• Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous: cyber and technology claims, professional liability, employment practices liability, transactional risk, lawyers' and accountants' liability, brokers' errors and omissions, or ERISA/fiduciary liability.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on sophisticated insurance disputes for major market participants.
• Gain international exposure through collaboration with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions.
• Develop your technical expertise across financial lines and specialist coverage matters.
• Build client relationships and take on increasing responsibility within the team.
• Join a growing New York practice with opportunities to contribute to its long-term development.