Overview
In this role you will support a leading international law firm’s London practice by handling sophisticated contentious insurance and professional liability matters for insurers, reinsurers, corporates and professional services clients. You will take ownership of matters, manage direct client relationships, and supervise junior lawyers within a cross-border dispute context. The position offers high-quality work, growing responsibility, and clear progression in a top-tier insurance practice.
Responsibilities
- Advise on complex insurance coverage disputes
- Interpret policy language and coverage issues
- Handle professional indemnity and liability claims
- Manage high-value contentious matters both domestically and cross-border
- Provide strategic advice to insurers, reinsurers and corporate clients
- Take ownership of matters, manage client relationships, and supervise junior lawyers
Key requirements
- 4+ years PQE in insurance, professional indemnity or disputes
- Experience in contentious insurance or professional liability matters
- Strong drafting, analytical and technical skills
- Confident in client-facing interactions and managing matters
- Commercial and pragmatic approach to complex disputes
- Client-facing and communication skills
- Analytical mindset
- Commercial and pragmatic thinking
- Insurance litigation
- Policy interpretation and coverage analysis
- Professional indemnity claims
Insurance Litigation Associate in London employer: Wicker Hamilton Limited
As an Employment Associate at our prestigious international law firm, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, we prioritise your professional development and career progression, ensuring you have the tools to succeed in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Join us in a vibrant location where you can build meaningful client relationships and engage with colleagues from around the globe, making a significant impact in the legal field.
