Associate - Insurance Disputes - Exeter

Associate - Insurance Disputes - Exeter
Location: Exeter
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £55,000 to £80,000

A leading international law firm is seeking an Associate to join its highly regarded Insurance Disputes team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a collaborative, high performing environment, working on a broad range of domestic and international insurance matters with strong partner support and clear progression.

The Role
You'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of insurance dispute matters, including:

• Advising on insurance coverage, interpretation issues and liability claims
• Handling subrogation matters and personal injury claims (both Claimant and Defendant)
• Representing clients through litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
• Advising on contractual issues relating to insurance disputes
• Assisting with civil litigation matters where required
• Taking client instructions, attending meetings and managing compliance procedures
• Progressing cases through the litigation process and considering ADR options
• Conducting legal research and preparing written advice
• Participating in team marketing and profile raising initiatives
• Ensuring files are managed in line with Lexcel procedures and client service standards

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• Strong technical skills and the ability to manage matters independently where appropriate
• Excellent client facing skills and a commitment to high quality service
• Drive, enthusiasm and a proactive, solutions focused approach
• Commercial awareness and credibility
• Strong academic background
• Ability to manage volume work effectively and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Confidence taking responsibility and progressing files independently

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A supportive and collegiate working environment
• Clear career development pathways
• High quality, complex and international work
• Strong partner support and mentoring
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Flexible working arrangements where possible

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*