Senior Associate/ Principal Associate - Insurance in London

We have an excellent opportunity for a senior insurance disputes lawyer to join our London Insurance Disputes team as a Senior/ Principal Associate.

The role is predominantly focused on defending professional indemnity claims on behalf of insurers and their insureds. While our work spans the full spectrum of professions, there is a particular emphasis on claims involving solicitors, accountants and other financial professionals. Experience of claims involving technology professionals would also be advantageous.

You will advise insurers and insured professionals on a wide range of matters, including:

• Professional negligence claims and associated commercial disputes
• Coverage and policy interpretation issues
• Multi-party and high-value litigation
• Regulatory and disciplinary matters affecting professionals
• Risk management and claims mitigation

This is a genuinely senior role offering significant responsibility and direct client exposure. You will manage your own caseload, work closely with insurer and insured clients, supervise junior lawyers and play an active role in developing client relationships and growing the practice.

You will work closely with Partners Neil Davis, Lisa Taylor and Neil Shah, together with colleagues across our national Insurance Disputes team, which is led by Niall Innes. The role would suit a lawyer who enjoys technically challenging work, values close client relationships and wants to play a meaningful part in the continued growth of a leading London financial lines practice.

You will benefit from:

• Exposure to major insurer, MGA and Lloyd's market clients
• A broad mix of defence, coverage and advisory work
• Direct access to partners and clients
• Opportunities to supervise and develop junior lawyers
• A supportive and collegiate working environment
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing practice

The person:

• Senior Associate: generally 5+ years PQE
• Principal Associate: generally 8+ years PQE (and subject to experience)

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Significant experience acting for insurers and / or insured professionals in professional indemnity matters
• Strong technical expertise in defending professional negligence claims
• Experience managing complex, high-value and commercially sensitive disputes
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
• Strong commercial judgement and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• The ability to manage matters independently whilst working effectively as part of a wider team
• Experience supervising and developing junior lawyers
• Strong client relationship and client management skills
• Effective time and matter management
• A proactive approach and enthusiasm for business development
• A genuine interest in helping to grow client relationships and the wider practice

The benefits include a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role.

Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need.

By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. We're also ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and have been awarded Platinum Investors in People.

Our values are the principles that help us fulfil our purpose. Our people shaped them and live them every day:

• We're ambitious - We aim high, we embrace new ideas and we're passionate about our work
• We're open - We communicate openly and honestly to build trust, and we do what's right
• We care - We're committed to each other, our clients, our communities and the planet
• We collaborate - We're easy to work with, we offer help willingly and we get things done – together

We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm.