Associate/Senior Associate - D&O/FI Insurance

• Handling a stimulating and complex D&O / FI caseload with an emphasis on advising on insurance coverage
• The opportunity to interact on a regular basis with leading insurer clients in this area
• Working collaboratively with other specialists across the firm both nationally and internationally
• Acting as a point of contact for clients where necessary, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience
• Maintaining an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans
• Maintaining and developing technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions, reading appropriate publications and being aware of market developments
• Ensuring full compliance with DAC Beachcroft protocols on billing and credit control and demonstrate a high level of financial management when supporting others in managing files and in relation to own files, where appropriate

• A qualified solicitor with at least 4 years PQE experience gained in a specialist insurance firm (or in house at a financial lines insurer)
• Good experience in advising on complex D&O and FI policy issues
• Excellent relationship and client handling skills
• Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues
• Experience on secondment with a leading financial lines insurer would be beneficial
• The ability to deliver clear, well written legal advice/reports on complex legal/coverage issues
• Able to demonstrate a high level of self-sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority
• An ability to adopt a client focused and commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to legal issues, coupled with a keen grasp of legal issues
• Change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives
• Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team
• Willingness to work hard as part of a highly ambitious and driven team

Experience on secondment with a leading financial lines insurer would be beneficial

Flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme