Associate / Senior Associate - Insurance Disputes (0229)
Associate/Senior Associate – Insurance Disputes – Birmingham - Permanent – Full time
The role
What does the role involve?
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Associate to join the team on a permanent basis. You will provide a wide range of general and specialist insurance coverage and claims defence advice, requiring excellent knowledge of the Birmingham insurance market, Lloyds regulatory issues, coverage and policy interpretation, as well as up-to-date knowledge of court and dispute resolution processes and strategies. You will have excellent team working and leadership skills, have managed a team, and be familiar with various leadership tools and strategies.
You will ideally have some experience of the insurance market (but not essential) as well as up-to-date pre-action and litigation procedure knowledge.
The Team
This is an opportunity to join the leading and prestigious professional indemnity team in the West Midlands, ranked as No.1 in the legal directories. You will be working in a team of lawyers defending a broad range of professional indemnity claims against:
* solicitors and barristers
* construction professionals including architects, surveyors, engineers, design & build contractors
* financial professionals such as accountants, insolvency practitioners, IFAs, trustees, pension advisers
* insurance brokers
The team also handles a significant number of coverage investigations for insurers.
The team is part of the firm-wide Insurance Disputes NSL, headed by Niall Innes, and supported by a professional support lawyer. You will primarily support the local professional indemnity partners – Angus Turner, Neil Frankland, James Thompson, and David Gooding. You will also collaborate with other partners in the Insurance Disputes NSL on specific projects or as part of a wider client service team.
The person
What skills and attributes would I need?
* Excellent written English and ability to produce clear, logical drafting
* Lateral thinking and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with evidence of leadership experience
* Flexibility to work with and supervise team members
* Effective time and matter management and a systematic approach to work
* Proactive team player
* IT literacy
An enthusiasm for marketing with clients and multipliers
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, early submission of your application is encouraged.
The benefits
We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Click here to learn more about our core benefits.
If offered a role, comprehensive pre-employment screening will be conducted, including a basic DBS check, verification of right to work, employment history, and a character assessment. Full details are available upon request.
The firm
Mills & Reeve is committed to achieving more for clients, their businesses, and communities. Our clients benefit from our knowledge and consistent, transparent service. We tailor advice to individual needs and leverage our network for additional recommendations. With over 1,250 staff and 750+ lawyers, our vision is “Achieve more. Together.” We are ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work, and have received Platinum Investors in People recognition.
And finally
We value diverse perspectives and ideas, and strive to provide an inclusive, supportive environment. Flexible working arrangements are considered, and workplace adjustments are supported to help everyone thrive.
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