Senior Associate Insurance Financial Professional Disputes

Our Dublin offices insurance reinsurance and commercial practice which focuses on non-casualty i.e. non-personal injury matters is market leading. Youll work directly with clients as part of a 9-person specialist non-casualty team.

Youll play a vital role in delivering outstanding results for our clients while building your own career path and supporting those around you. At Clyde & Co we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture empowering you to work in the way that brings out your best.

Hybrid working arrangements may be available depending on the needs of the practice. This can be explored further during the interview process

As part of our insurance and commercial litigation and regulatory department in Dublin you will advise global insurers reinsurers and commercial clients on complex coverage issues high-value disputes and regulatory compliance.

Areas of focus include claims and regulatory advice arising out of multiple insurance reinsurance and commercial lines including property damage business interruption professional indemnity cyber breach and data protection aviation green energy construction marine and aircraft leasing. This is a role that does not involve personal injury litigation.

The successful applicant will:

• Represent clients in a high-value advisory litigation and arbitration capacity across the core insurance reinsurance and commercial sectors referenced above.
• Provide policy coverage advice liability defence and cyber breach coach services.
• Draft and review policy wordings regulatory compliance documentation and advise on data protection issues.
• Work with an array of domestic and international insurance reinsurance and commercial clients.
• Support cross-border matters involving other Clyde & Co offices whether involving Irish or English law.

Essential Skills & Experience

Were looking for someone who:

• Is a minimum 6 years PQE . Please note this is provided as a guideline for this role and applications from candidates with different levels of experience will also be considered.
• Holds previous experience advising on insurance coverage issues and acting in the defence ofnon-personal injury litigation and arbitration disputes.
• Demonstrates substantial experience managing defence litigation matters before the High Court including the Commercial Court
• Qualified solicitor in Ireland (previous experience and/or a qualification in England & Wales is an advantage but not essential).

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co you join a team of 500 partners 2400 lawyers 3200 legal professionals and 5500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery for both our clients and our firm. We work as one excel with clients celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work volunteering and charitable partnerships and minimising the impact it has on the environment including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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