At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on insurance disputes and manage multi-jurisdictional mandates with a high-performing team.
- Company: Leading law firm with a focus on innovative insurance solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for client engagement.
- Other info: Opportunity to build your network and lead business development initiatives.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the insurance sector.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with strong insurance/reinsurance experience and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Responsibilities include advising on (re)insurance coverage and disputes, leveraging experience gained at a leading regional or City firm. Predominantly provide specialist advice on Warranty & Indemnity claims and broader Transactional Liability risks; as required, also advising on Financial Lines claims (e.g. Directors & Officers, Financial Institutions Professional Indemnity/Civil Liability and/or Crime).
Lead the instruction of financial and forensic experts specialised in accounting, loss and valuation issues in the context of Transactional Liability claims. Manage multi-jurisdictional mandates and coordinate with international legal teams.
Deliver high-quality legal services in a timely and professional manner, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and professional standards. Deliver high-quality written work product tailored to client needs and spanning across detailed written reports, client Memos, PowerPoint presentations and focused email content.
Communicate effectively and build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders. Collaborate within a high-performing team, sharing knowledge and contributing to collective success.
Identify and pursue opportunities for repeat business and client growth, actively developing a network of internal and external contacts. Support and lead business development initiatives within the insurance sector, contributing to the team’s strategic goals.
Demonstrate strong technical, commercial, and sector knowledge, with a clear understanding of global re/insurance market dynamics and emerging trends.
Requirements include being a qualified Solicitor in England and Wales, having strong insurance/reinsurance coverage and disputes experience gained in a leading regional or City firm and/or strong experience in wider M&A/SPA disputes.
When applying from an insurance background: have a detailed knowledge of - and a depth of experience advising and representing (re)insurer clients on Warranty & Indemnity and/or wider Transactional Liability coverage issues. Experience of Financial Lines, Directors & Officers, and/or with drafting policy wordings and endorsements would also be beneficial.
Will be able to demonstrate a high level of technical, commercial and sector expertise and will have a strong understanding of the dynamics and emerging issues relevant to Transactional Liability product areas. Will be able to evidence client development activities and efforts that have increased client engagement, new relationships or new work.
Will have developed strong communication skills and have experience of providing advice to clients that is solution-focused, commercial, clear and succinct. Will have experience of regularly leading the development of case strategy and the drafting of complex documents with minimal levels of supervision and always to a high standard.
Will have experience of delegation and providing support to others to facilitate their professional development and promote a culture of high performance. Have a deep understanding of the technical issues that are key to our clients.
Are commercially astute and stay current on key legal and business news. Have excellent skills in communication, client relations, and team-working.
Provide a professional, quality service in a timely manner, and respond effectively to requests from internal and external clients. Comply with professional standards and all relevant regulatory obligations.
Understand and can deliver high-quality, proactive client support, ensuring a positive and professional client experience. Work co-operatively in a team, sharing information and knowledge.
Recognise and seize opportunities for the firm, including repeat business. Build and develop their own network of internal and external contacts. Have an awareness of business development opportunities in the sector, can identify ways to contribute, and lead on those initiatives.
