Contentious Insurance Solicitor

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom William James Recruitment Full time

Contentious Insurance Lawyer – London – from £95,000+ - Excellent Benefits Package – Generous Bonus Scheme – REF 602586AK

The Role

A superb opportunity to join a leading international firm based in the city of London.

The work will include a mix of general insurance coverage, defence, commercial disputes (acting for both policyholders and insurers) and commercial litigation for financial services firms.

Examples include:

  • Coverage advice and analysis on policy wordings including D&O, Construction programmes, Crime, Property, Business Interruption and Professional Indemnity
  • Mediations and arbitrations acting for insurers and financial institutions
  • Representing and defending claims against Directors and Officers
  • Act for commercial policyholders on a range of contentious insurance matters

The Candidate

  • Solicitor with 2+ Years' PQE
  • Technically excellent with top client care skills
  • Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
  • Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail
  • Excellent organisation and time-management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Professional and effective communication with team members and contacts
  • Professional and effective communication with individual and business contacts
  • Transferable experience from a leading City or International firm

The Benefits & How to Apply

  • Salary from £95,000 dependent on experience
  • Superb working environment, with a City Centre working office with the offer of agile and hybrid ways of working
  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave and a day off for your birthday
  • Company pension scheme
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Life assurance and income protection
  • Discounts to use for gym memberships, car leasing, mobile phone contracts and insurance products
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Accessible to public transport (transport links to both train and bus routes)

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Alex Kathro Retained Consultant – INDAK

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