A leading international law firm is seeking an Associate to join its highly regarded Insurance Disputes team in Exeter.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established practice acting for a diverse portfolio of global insurers, advising on complex and high-value disputes across a range of insurance classes.
You'll work alongside experienced practitioners, gaining exposure to litigation, arbitration, mediation and strategic policy advice.
The Opportunity
As part of a collaborative and growing team, you will advise insurer clients on a broad range of contentious matters, providing comprehensive claims resolution and coverage advice across domestic and international disputes.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
* Advising on insurance coverage, policy interpretation and liability disputes
* Managing insurance and personal injury claims through litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution processes
* Handling both claimant and defendant matters, including subrogated recovery actions
* Advising on contractual issues arising from insurance disputes and supporting wider civil litigation matters where required
* Managing cases from inception through to resolution, ensuring compliance with procedural and regulatory requirements
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships, attending meetings and providing commercially focused advice
* Contributing to business development and marketing initiatives across the team
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
* Be a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
* Have experience within insurance disputes, commercial litigation or a related dispute resolution discipline
* Possess strong technical and analytical skills, with the ability to manage matters with increasing autonomy
* Demonstrate excellent client relationship and communication skills
* Be commercially aware and capable of delivering pragmatic, client-focused advice
* Enjoy working collaboratively within a supportive and high-performing team environment
What's on Offer
* Exposure to a broad range of domestic and international insurance disputes
* High-quality work for a prestigious insurer client base
* Clear opportunities for career progression with strong Partner support and mentoring
* A collaborative, inclusive and collegiate culture
* The opportunity to develop your expertise within a leading insurance practice