Insurance Disputes Principal Associate

Overview

The Insurance Disputes Principal Associate role sits within the growing Insurance Disputes team of a Top 50 UK law firm with a strong presence in the London insurance market and a Band 4 ranking for Insurance & Reinsurance in The Legal 500. This Insurance Disputes Principal Associate opportunity offers exposure to complex, high-value domestic and international disputes across a broad range of insurance lines.

You will join a collaborative, partner-led team recognised for its technical expertise and strong client relationships. The role provides significant responsibility, direct client access, leadership opportunities, and involvement in sophisticated matters for insurers, reinsurers, Lloyd's syndicates and MGAs.

For those searching London Insurance Disputes Principal Associate jobs, this position offers an excellent combination of high-quality work, market-leading clients, and clear long-term career progression within a respected and growing practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of insurance coverage disputes, liability defence matters, professional indemnity claims, subrogation issues and reinsurance disputes

• Act for insurers, reinsurers, Lloyd's syndicates and MGAs on complex domestic and international matters across multiple insurance classes

• Provide strategic advice on policy interpretation, coverage issues and dispute resolution strategy while managing matters from inception through to resolution

• Work closely with partners on high-value and complex cases, while supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team

• Support client relationship management and business development activities, helping to strengthen and grow key client accounts within the London Insurance Market

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 8+ years' PQE and a strong background in insurance disputes, coverage work and liability defence

• Proven experience advising insurers, reinsurers, Lloyd's syndicates or other London Market clients on complex insurance matters

• Strong understanding of policy interpretation, coverage disputes, professional indemnity claims, subrogation and dispute resolution strategy

• Experience managing complex matters independently, supervising junior lawyers and coordinating multiple stakeholders

• Excellent commercial awareness, client relationship skills and knowledge of the London Insurance Market, including Lloyd's and subscription risks

Benefits

• Salary £100,000 - £120,000+ depending on experience

• Full-Time, Permanent role based in London, United Kingdom

• Exposure to high-value London Market work across financial lines, cyber, property, fraud, political risk, professional indemnity and reinsurance

• Significant responsibility, direct partner access and clear progression opportunities within a growing Insurance & Reinsurance practice

• Flexible working, comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture recognised by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work and Platinum Investors in People status

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• This Insurance Disputes Principal Associate role offers an excellent opportunity to take a leading position within a highly regarded London insurance practice

• Get in touch to learn more about this Insurance Disputes Principal Associate position and the wider Insurance Disputes team

• Interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged

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