A leading international law firm is seeking an Associate to join its highly regarded Insurance Disputes team in Exeter.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established practice acting for a diverse portfolio of global insurers, advising on complex and high-value disputes across a range of insurance classes.
You’ll work alongside experienced practitioners, gaining exposure to litigation, arbitration, mediation and strategic policy advice.
The Opportunity
As part of a collaborative and growing team, you will advise insurer clients on a broad range of contentious matters, providing comprehensive claims resolution and coverage advice across domestic and international disputes.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising on insurance coverage, policy interpretation and liability disputes
- Managing insurance and personal injury claims through litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution processes
- Handling both claimant and defendant matters, including subrogated recovery actions
- Advising on contractual issues arising from insurance disputes and supporting wider civil litigation matters where required
- Managing cases from inception through to resolution, ensuring compliance with procedural and regulatory requirements
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships, attending meetings and providing commercially focused advice
- Contributing to business development and marketing initiatives across the team
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Be a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
- Have experience within insurance disputes, commercial litigation or a related dispute resolution discipline
- Possess strong technical and analytical skills, with the ability to manage matters with increasing autonomy
- Demonstrate excellent client relationship and communication skills
- Be commercially aware and capable of delivering pragmatic, client-focused advice
- Enjoy working collaboratively within a supportive and high-performing team environment
What’s on Offer
- Exposure to a broad range of domestic and international insurance disputes
- High-quality work for a prestigious insurer client base
- Clear opportunities for career progression with strong Partner support and mentoring
- A collaborative, inclusive and collegiate culture
- The opportunity to develop your expertise within a leading insurance practice
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