At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on complex insurance disputes and manage high-value claims in a dynamic team.
- Company: Leading international law firm with a strong reputation in insurance disputes.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, excellent career progression, and exposure to premium-quality work.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for business development and team initiatives.
- Why this job: Join a market leader and tackle intellectually challenging cases from day one.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 3+ years' experience in insurance or commercial litigation.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Taylor Root is delighted to be working with a leading international law firm that is looking to hire an Associate or Senior Associate into its highly regarded Insurance Disputes team. This role offers an opportunity to specialise in Warranty & Indemnity (W&I) insurance and broader transaction liability risks, advising on some of the market's most complex and high-value claims.
The Team
The team is recognised as a market leader in insurance coverage and disputes, advising a broad range of insurer and reinsurer clients across financial lines, transaction liability and political risk insurance. The practice is particularly well known for its involvement in sophisticated cross-border disputes arising from M&A transactions, as well as wider financial and specialty insurance matters.
The Role
You will advise insurers and reinsurers on complex coverage issues and disputes, with a significant focus on W&I claims and other transaction liability policies. The role will involve managing claims from notification through to resolution, handling litigation and arbitration proceedings, and providing strategic advice on high-value, often international, matters. This position offers excellent client exposure, close partner interaction and the opportunity to take ownership of intellectually challenging and commercially significant work from an early stage.
Requirements
- Qualified solicitor with 3+ years' PQE gained within a recognised insurance, commercial litigation or disputes practice.
- Strong insurance disputes or coverage experience with experience handling or advising on W&I claims.
- Exposure to transaction liability, financial lines or political risk insurance is beneficial.
- Excellent analytical, drafting and client management skills.
- A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to team and business development initiatives.
The firm offers a collegiate culture, premium-quality work and a clear platform for career progression within a growing and well-invested insurance practice. My client offers hybrid working (3 days in the office).
Insurance Disputes Associate / Senior Associate | W&I focus in London employer: Taylor Root
Join a leading international law firm renowned for its exceptional Insurance Disputes team, where you will engage in high-value, complex claims with significant client exposure and close partner collaboration. The firm fosters a collegiate culture that prioritises employee growth, offering a clear pathway for career advancement while embracing hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance. With a focus on intellectually stimulating work in a dynamic environment, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the insurance sector.
