Policyholder Disputes Senior Associate

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Auston Legal Ltd Full time

Auston Legal is excited to be working on a new role with an ambitious and growing Policyholder Disputes team in London.

The team focuses on high-value and complex disputes with insurers and represents policyholders facing insured losses in a range of business lines, including property, casualty, energy and construction, business interruption, products and environmental risks, and financial lines. They act in some of the most technically demanding and high-profile coverage disputes, testing novel legal issues with market-wide significance, and pursuing enterprise-critical claims through litigation, arbitration and ADR.

They are looking for an ambitious Senior Associate, with solid commercial coverage experience to join the growing team.

Technical excellence is essential, but a strategic approach to dispute resolution, an understanding of the commercial insurance sector, and an entrepreneurial mind-set are equally important. Team members at all levels are responsible for business development as well as fee-earning, and significant career development opportunities are available for those who can contribute to the growth of the practice.

Lawyers with insurer-side experience are welcome, as are those with in-house claims experience at an insurer or broker.

Key Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5PQE
  • Well organised, uses initiative, prioritises appropriately, applies self, shows attention to detail, manages own workload and meets deadlines
  • Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills (respectful, positive, articulate, professional and sympathetic)
  • Delivers helpful internal services with a "can do" approach, shows commercial awareness and represents the department/firm appropriately
  • Shares information and ideas
  • Accepts and follows instructions, listens, makes notes, questions appropriately, co-operates
  • Shows sound judgement and decision-making skills; acts within boundaries
  • Shows commitment, passion and enthusiasm
  • Is a respectful, reliable and supportive team player
  • Reflects the firm's culture

    Offering a competitive salary, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and ambitious team.

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