Associate, Insurance Litigation

Recruiter
Kennedys
Location
London (City of), London (Greater)
Salary
Competitive + Benefits
Posted
18 Apr 2019
Closes
16 May 2019
Ref
44593
Job Title
Associate
Practice Area
Insurance, Litigation
PQE Level
2-4, 5-7, NQ
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Kennedys is looking for an Insurance Litigation Associate to join its highly regarded Insurance Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity to join this award-winning firm “Insurance Firm of the Year” (The Legal 500 UK Awards 2018).

The role will include handling high value coverage disputes for financial institutions, directors and officers (D&O), political risks and crime coverage, as well as offering clear written advice to our clients. 

Team Information:

Our recognised team of dedicated insurance and reinsurance lawyers handle a vast range of insurance disputes and litigation. Our clients include general insurers and reinsurers, global composites, Lloyd’s syndicates, self-insured PLCs and self-insuring government bodies. Our focus on the insurance industry means we really understand the legal, commercial and regulatory issues our clients face.

Qualifications:

  • UK Qualified Solicitor, Foreign Qualified or CILEX qualified with the relevant experience.
  • Strong Academics (2.1 or higher degree) or equivalent.

Experience: 

  • Insurance litigation experience is essential 
  • Coverage insurance litigation and arbitration experience
  • Financial Institutions, D&O, Political Risks and Crime coverage experience is preferable, but not essential
  • Advisory experience – providing clear, concise advice to clients.