Associate to SC (3+ PAE) - Multiple Roles (Abuse/Construction/General Insurance)
Core
Associate to Special Counsel lawyer managing contentious and advisory matters for insurers, corporates, and professionals in Construction, Professional Indemnity, or Financial Lines.
Role type
Senior IC lawyer (Associate to Special Counsel)
Builds
Legal advice, correspondence, pleadings, and settlements for insurance and construction clients
Domain
Legal services (Insurance, Construction, Professional Indemnity)
Required skills
Technical legal skills, file management, negotiation, client liaison, commercial focus, time management
Preferred skills
Business development support, mentoring junior lawyers
Technologies
Legal research tools, case management systems
Responsibilities
Manage and progress a diverse caseload within Construction, Professional Indemnity or Financial Lines; Advise clients on complex disputes, liability issues, coverage matters and risk management strategies; Draft high quality legal correspondence, pleadings, submissions and advice; Conduct negotiations, mediations and settlement discussions; Liaise directly with clients, counsel, experts and key stakeholders; Develop and maintain strong client relationships; Support business development initiatives and contribute to team growth; Mentor junior lawyers where appropriate to seniority level