Insurance Disputes Senior Associate at DLA Piper

The role

This is an opportunity for a Senior Associate with 5-8 years of PQE to join DLA Piper's Insurance Disputes team in London. The role focuses on advising insurers and reinsurers on complex Warranty & Indemnity and other Transactional Liability insurance disputes, as well as a broader range of insurance and reinsurance coverage issues.

What you'll do

Advise on (re)insurance coverage and disputes
Advise on complex coverage issues across a spectrum of international issues, including Warranty & Indemnity claims and broader Transactional Liability risks; Financial Lines claims (eg Directors & Officers, Financial Institutions Professional Indemnity/Civil Liability and/or Crime)
Lead the instruction of financial and forensic experts specialised in accounting, loss and valuation issues in the context of complex coverage claims
Manage multi-jurisdictional mandates and co-ordinate with international legal teams
Deliver high-quality legal services in a timely and professional manner
Deliver high-quality written work product tailored to client needs and spanning across detailed written reports, client Memos, PowerPoint presentations and focused email content
Communicate effectively and build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders
Collaborate within a high-performing team, sharing knowledge and contributing to collective success
Identify and pursue opportunities for repeat business and client growth
Support and lead business development initiatives within the insurance sector

What we're looking for

5-8 years PQE

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

Strong insurance / reinsurance coverage and disputes experience gained in a leading regional or City firm

Strong experience in wider M&A / SPA disputes

Detailed knowledge of and depth of experience advising and representing (re)insurer clients on Warranty & Indemnity and/or wider Transactional Liability coverage issues

High level of technical, commercial and sector expertise

Strong understanding of the dynamics and emerging issues in the global re/insurance market

Experience of regularly leading the development of case strategy and the drafting of complex documents with minimal levels of supervision and always to a high standard

Experience of delegation and providing support to others to facilitate their professional development and promote a culture of high performance

Deep understanding of the technical issues that are key to clients

Commercially astute and stay current on key legal and business news

Excellent skills in communication, client relations, and team-working

Ability to provide a professional, quality service in a timely manner

Ability to respond effectively to requests from internal and external clients

Ability to comply with professional standards and all relevant regulatory obligations

Ability to understand and deliver high-quality, proactive client support

Ability to work co-operatively in a team, sharing information and knowledge

Ability to recognise and seize opportunities for the firm, including repeat business

Ability to build and develop their own network of internal and external contacts

Awareness of business development opportunities in the sector, ability to identify ways to contribute, and lead on those

Experience of wider lines of business (in particular Financial Lines, Directors & Offers)· nice to have

Experience of drafting policy wordings and endorsements· nice to have

Experience of client development activities and efforts that have increased client engagement, new relationships or new work· nice to have

Experience of providing advice to clients that is solution-focused, commercial, clear and succinct· nice to have

Benefits

Hybrid working

Opportunity for exposure to a diverse range of product lines and global market issues

Opportunity to work on cross-border mandates and collaborate with DLA colleagues worldwide

Insurance Disputes Senior Associate

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