The Client
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 Insurance team is seeking a Senior Associate to join the team in London. The team is an integral part of the firm's Insurance Group and has a very well-established client base, acting for a significant number of the most important household and commercial property insurers in the market.
As an important addition to the team, you will work directly with clients handling 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 commercially and strategically, to adapt to shifting priorities and adapt plans accordingly.
* A team work mentality, both with clients and also with colleagues in the core team and wider insurance practice.
* Enthusiastic and able to remain calm under pressure.