Senior Lawyer - Insurance/Reinsurance litigation
Our client, a fast-growing and very highly regarded international law firm, is a go-to advisor for the insurance industry.
Their specialist teams, covering the whole gamut of insurance specialisms, and headed by some of the most renowned and sophisticated lawyers in the market, provide the highest quality advisory and dispute resolution services to their clients: international reinsurance and insurance companies, as well as many of the leading syndicates and businesses in the London market. They have been involved in preparing wordings for some of the market's most complex policies, and handling disputes which have shaped insurance and reinsurance law over the past 20 years.
The practice stretches worldwide, and covers contentious and non-contentious matters, as well as both life and general insurance across a broad scope; including complex major claims as well as volume services, and across every class, including aviation, casualty and healthcare, energy and engineering, financial institutions/D&O, fraud, professional indemnity, cyber, property, political risk, regulatory risk, surety and marine.
Due to client demand, a vacancy has come about in particular to assist with the reinsurance team's core work - high value and complex arbitrations on a range of matters related to reinsurance contracts.
This role will feature broad-ranging coverage work, including:
In order to be considered for this role, you will have
Lawyers qualified in a jurisdiction other than England & Wales with relevant experience would be very welcome; the firm is able and willing to sponsor if required.
To discuss this opportunity and others we are handling in London or internationally, please contact David Von Dasdeleszen for a confidential discussion.
Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.
Please note: Where a level of experience, such as 'PQE', is indicated, please note that this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience
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Their specialist teams, covering the whole gamut of insurance specialisms, and headed by some of the most renowned and sophisticated lawyers in the market, provide the highest quality advisory and dispute resolution services to their clients: international reinsurance and insurance companies, as well as many of the leading syndicates and businesses in the London market. They have been involved in preparing wordings for some of the market's most complex policies, and handling disputes which have shaped insurance and reinsurance law over the past 20 years.
The practice stretches worldwide, and covers contentious and non-contentious matters, as well as both life and general insurance across a broad scope; including complex major claims as well as volume services, and across every class, including aviation, casualty and healthcare, energy and engineering, financial institutions/D&O, fraud, professional indemnity, cyber, property, political risk, regulatory risk, surety and marine.
Due to client demand, a vacancy has come about in particular to assist with the reinsurance team's core work - high value and complex arbitrations on a range of matters related to reinsurance contracts.
This role will feature broad-ranging coverage work, including:
- International insurance and reinsurance disputes;
- Advising insurers and others on liability and regulation; and
- Drafting and advising on insurance and reinsurance wordings, and on global insurance programmes covering multinationals.
In order to be considered for this role, you will have
- Qualified as a solicitor or barrister in England & Wales, or another relevant jurisdiction (for example New York);
- At least five years' post-qualification experience, and a desire to continue to grow your specialism in insurance and reinsurance coverage law and disputes;
- Strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn and the ability to work hard, along with a common sense, down-to-earth approach;
- First rate drafting skills;
- Commerciality and the aptitude to work in a sometimes fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment; and
- The ability to deal with clients and colleagues in a relaxed and confident manner.
Lawyers qualified in a jurisdiction other than England & Wales with relevant experience would be very welcome; the firm is able and willing to sponsor if required.
To discuss this opportunity and others we are handling in London or internationally, please contact David Von Dasdeleszen for a confidential discussion.
Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.
Please note: Where a level of experience, such as 'PQE', is indicated, please note that this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience
To view a list of other current job opportunities, please visit