Senior Associate - Insurance Disputes in City of London

Reference: 0566

We have an excellent opportunity for an insurance disputes lawyer to join our London Insurance Disputes team as a Senior role. You will advise on a broad range of insurance coverage and liability defence matters, working with multiple partners on complex, often international disputes. You will have a high degree of responsibility for managing matters day-to-day, supervising junior lawyers and contributing actively to client development. You will bring a strong understanding of the London insurance market, including Lloyd's and subscription risks, and be confident advising on policy interpretation, coverage disputes, liability defence (including professional indemnity), subrogation and dispute resolution. You have scope to take ownership of work, build profile with key clients and play a meaningful role in practice growth.

The role is suited to an experienced insurance lawyer who enjoys taking ownership of workstreams, working closely with partners on complex and high-value matters, and building strong relationships with London Market clients. You will have 6+ years' PQE (or equivalent experience), ideally gained at a leading insurance law firm.

The activities: Our London Insurance Disputes team continues to grow strongly and handles a wide and varied caseload. The role will involve working with partners across areas including

• D&O and financial lines
• Cyber and Technology risks
• Credit and political risk, political violence
• Property damage
• Reinsurance
• Fraud
• Professional indemnity (including solicitors, accountants, brokers and construction professionals)
• Specialty lines, including specie, personal accident, and accident & health

Our clients include many of the market's leading insurers, reinsurers, Lloyd's syndicates and MGAs. For full details & requirements, please ensure you read the job description below. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. We provide no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it. We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,450 plus people and over 850 lawyers share one vision — achieving more for clients.

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 mantra is "Achieve more. Together.", which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase! 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
• And finally, everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive.
• 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.
• We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.
• To find out more about our diversity and inclusion work, visit our website.

• Vacancy Title: Senior Associate - Insurance Disputes
• Office: London
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 30 October 2026

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