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.