Our Commercial Insurance team is looking for an insurance litigator to join, ideally at Senior Associate level in Manchester.
This national team, led by partner Susie Wakefield in London, works on a wide range of insurance and reinsurance disputes and advisory mandates. The collaborative, dynamic team operates across London, Reading and Manchester.
In this role, you will work on a range of advisory and contentious insurance work, including claims, coverage and recovery work, particularly in relation to structural defect/ property insurance, product liability, and construction risks.
We are looking for candidates with an insurance litigation background (either as a qualified solicitor or qualified CILEX) and would be particularly interested to hear from those with property and construction insurance experience.
We can offer you a positive, supportive culture with opportunities for development and progression. As a firm we are open to exploring alternative ways of working in order to retain and attract the best talent. For this role we would be delighted to hear from those seeking flexible working; those interested in a job share arrangement or part-time working and this will be considered as part of your application, subject to business needs.
We place a lot of belief in culture and community and genuinely think we have something different to offer you at Shoosmiths. This is reflected in everything we say and do, from our use of technology to enable effective cross-office working, to our team spirit and culture. We strive to create an inclusive and supportive workplace where employees can be themselves at work. We are proud of our active employee networks; the establishment of our Shadow Board; and initiatives such as reciprocal mentoring and inclusive leadership training, to bring diverse perspectives and recommendations to our leadership team and the firm as a whole.
Please note that the PQE level identified in this advert is a guide only and doesn’t preclude those with more or less experience applying for the role.
The Team
The wider Dispute Resolution & Litigation services team holds highly skilled specialists with the expertise to solve whatever contentious problem you are facing.
The team covers a broad range of specialisms beyond (re)insurance including commercial litigation, financial services disputes, arbitration, regulatory, contract disputes, fraud, professional negligence, public procurement challenges, IT, and lending and banking disputes.
The team has an enviable client base and regularly represents a wide range of clients from FTSE250 to high-net-worth individuals.
We are a values-driven business – our values are at the core of the firm and we evaluate how we behave in accordance with these values through a competency framework and a formal recognition scheme where we celebrate and reward examples of living and exceeding our values. This role is considered to be at competency level 2 or 3 in our internal framework, depending on experience.
The firm
We are a top 40 law firm with over 200 partners and around 1,500 staff in total.
Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve ‘Platinum Standard’ Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm.
We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.
To discover more about our benefits, please visit: Benefits Package
If you have any queries about this prospect or life at Shoosmiths before deciding whether to apply, we are always happy to have a confidential discussion with you so please get in touch with Rachel Charlton in our recruitment team (Rachel.charlton@shoosmiths.com). |