About your new roleWe are looking to recruit a Principal Associate to join the Specialty team in London, with a particular focus on complex insurance coverage, defence and reinsurance matters. The successful candidate will support the continued growth of the team and work closely with Partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of high-value and strategically important disputes. Our Specialty team acts for major London Market insurers, global Insurers and reinsurers, UK composite insurers and managing agencies across a broad range of complex and high-value claims. The team advises on technically challenging coverage disputes, defence claims and reinsurance matters across a range of sectors and policy types.The role will involve advising on complex policy coverage issues, monitoring and defending underlying claims, supporting reinsurers and insurers on strategic disputes, and assisting with advisory and contentious reinsurance matters. A large part of the caseload is international in nature and involves losses/claims in foreign jurisdiction and dealing with foreign local counsel. The successful candidate will also be expected to play an active role in client relationship management, business development and supporting the development of junior team members. Main duties and responsibilitiesProactive management of a varied caseload with limited supervision, including complex coverage, defence and reinsurance mattersAdvising insurers and reinsurers in relation to policy coverage, indemnity and liability issuesSupporting clients in relation to reinsurance disputes, recoveries and strategic advisory workMonitoring and defending underlying claims on behalf of reinsurers, and insurers including working with local counsel in other jurisdictionsPreparing detailed and technical reports, correspondence, pleadings and other legal documentsAdvising clients on policy interpretation and wording issuesLiaising with insurer and reinsurer clients, brokers, insureds, experts, witnesses, counsel and other stakeholdersEnsuring compliance with client service level agreements, relevant policies and proceduresSupporting and contributing to business development initiatives, including networking, training and thought leadershipAssisting with client pitches, profile raising and development of key client relationshipsProducing management information and reporting as requiredDelegating to, supervising and developing junior team membersAssisting Partners and senior lawyers with strategic and high-value matters as requiredchieving financial, utilisation and chargeable hour targetsEnsuring case management records are maintained accurately and consistentlyWorking in accordance with Weightmans’ values and wider business objectives#LI-HybridAbout YouYou will be a qualified solicitor with at least 6 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) and will have strong experience in insurance litigation, policy coverage and defence work. Experience of reinsurance disputes and advisory work is essential. It would be useful if you have experience of dealing with international work and working with foreign local counsel. You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work.
We also require you to have/be:
Strong experience advising insurers and reinsurers on complex coverage and defence mattersExperience handling or supporting reinsurance disputes and strategic advisory workStrong understanding of the London Market and the relationship between insurers, reinsurers, brokers and lawyersExperience of complex commercial insurance policies and policy interpretationExcellent legal analysis, drafting and technical skillsStrong commercial awareness and a client-focused approachThe ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressureExcellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skillsA proactive and collaborative approach to team workingExperience supervising and developing junior lawyersA passion for business development, client relationship management and profile raisingExcellent IT skills and attention to detailThe ability to work both independently and as part of a wider teamIf you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist.
Why work for usCome and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter. Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | WeightmansThis link contains information regarding Culture, Benefits, D&I, Recruitment Agency PSL/Non PSL and Eligibility to work in the UK information.Work for a firm where people matter – work for WeightmansWe welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to reach their full potential. Our people-first culture is at the heart of everything we do, making Weightmans a place where you can develop your career and thrive.Curious about what is it like to work at our firm? Visit our Life at Weightmans page for insights into our employee initiatives, responsible business commitments and much more!All LocationsLondon, United KingdomAll Locations is a required fieldPositionSpecialty CoreSalary Details:Dependant on experience Contract Type:PermanentFull Time or Part Time?Full Time
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