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Insurance Litigation Lawyer

Employer
Lipson Lloyd Jones
Location
England, London
Salary
£Top Market
Closing date
23 Jun 2018
Reference
65532

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Practice area
Commercial litigation, Insurance
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

THE FIRM

A highly successful sector focused global law firm.

THE ROLE

Within the insurance & reinsurance practice which is recognised internationally as an industry leader.

Working alongside a team of Partners and Senior Associates and Associates in the London office, you will support the provision of excellent legal services to the insurance sector, including insurance and reinsurance companies; policyholders; captives and mutuals; brokers and other intermediaries; managing agencies and MGAs; TPAs and other service providers.

The insurance and reinsurance work is high value, likely to be complex and multi-party, and often international in nature.


The role will be varied and responsibilities will include:

Reviewing and analysing policy documentation.

Reviewing factual documentation and providing analysis of the same.

Undertaking legal research and managing disclosure exercises.

Working with factual witnesses to prepare statements and working with expert witnesses.

Managing preparations for mediation, trial or arbitration.

Preparing the first drafts of advice to the client.

Liaising with counsel and overseas counsel.

ABOUT YOU

With a strong academic background, including a 2:1 at degree level or equivalent you will have at least 2 years' relevant experience gained from within a strong commercial practice.

Applicants will be considered from competitor firms and in house positions including insurers provided the relevant experience can be demonstrated.

A proven track record in an insurance litigation role is essential.

You will be used to taking on a high degree of responsibility for the cases that you work on.

You will be enthusiastic and able to thrive in a fast paced working environment and will relish client contact, with strong business development and client engagement skills.

You can expect to play an active role in practice and business development as well as travel internationally occasionally.

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Please note our advertisements use PQE levels purely as a guide to the minimum level of experience required. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfill this kind of work.

Company

Lipson Lloyd-Jones (LLJ) was established in 1987. We provide comprehensive, nationwide coverage of the legal recruitment marketplace from our offices in the City of London and Manchester city centre. Combining extensive experience with state of the art methodology and personal attention, our service is tailored to meet the precise needs of clients and candidates alike.

Private Practice:

Our client base is vast, encompassing the Magic Circle, major provincial firms, countless small, medium and niche practices in London and nationwide, as well as a large portfolio of practices across the globe. Our instructions cover every legal discipline at every level.

In House:

We act on behalf of key national and multi-national players within the banking, financial services, industrial, manufacturing, construction & engineering, commercial, technology, telecoms and regulatory sectors, handling vacancies at all levels.

Professional Suport:

Our Professional Support Department, established in 1999, is dedicated to sourcing and placing lawyers within this specialist area of recruitment. Uniquely, we have two senior consultants concentrating solely on PSL placements. Their expertise, allied to regular, targeted advertising, has enabled us to develop an extensive database of exceptional candidates.

An Individual Service:

Our consultants have accumulated unrivalled experience within this most intricate and specialised of market places. Their combination of insight, professionalism, dedication and enthusiasm ensures that our clients and candidates have the edge throughout the recruitment process.

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