Policyholder Disputes Senior Associate - London (Greater), United Kingdom - Auston Legal Ltd

    Auston Legal Ltd
    Auston Legal Ltd London (Greater), United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Auston Legal is excited to be working on a new role with an ambitious and growing Policyholder Disputes team in London.

    The team focuses on high-value and complex disputes with insurers and represents policyholders facing insured losses in a range of business lines, including property, casualty, energy and construction, business interruption, products and environmental risks, and financial lines. They act in some of the most technically demanding and high-profile coverage disputes, testing novel legal issues with market-wide significance, and pursuing enterprise-critical claims through litigation, arbitration and ADR.

    They are looking for an ambitious Senior Associate, with solid commercial coverage experience to join the growing team.

    Technical excellence is essential, but a strategic approach to dispute resolution, an understanding of the commercial insurance sector, and an entrepreneurial mind-set are equally important. Team members at all levels are responsible for business development as well as fee-earning, and significant career development opportunities are available for those who can contribute to the growth of the practice.

    Lawyers with insurer-side experience are welcome, as are those with in-house claims experience at an insurer or broker.

    Key Requirements:

    • Minimum of 5PQE
    • Well organised, uses initiative, prioritises appropriately, applies self, shows attention to detail, manages own workload and meets deadlines
    • Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills (respectful, positive, articulate, professional and sympathetic)
    • Delivers helpful internal services with a "can do" approach, shows commercial awareness and represents the department/firm appropriately
    • Shares information and ideas
    • Accepts and follows instructions, listens, makes notes, questions appropriately, co-operates
    • Shows sound judgement and decision-making skills; acts within boundaries
    • Shows commitment, passion and enthusiasm
    • Is a respectful, reliable and supportive team player
    • Reflects the firm's culture

      Offering a competitive salary, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and ambitious team.

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