Principal Associate - Insurance Disputes

b Overview /b p In this Principal Associate role you will handle high‑value insurance disputes, advising on coverage and liability issues across international matters. You’ll work closely with partners in the London Disputes team, supervise junior lawyers, and help develop key clients. The role leverages deep knowledge of the Lloyd’s market, policy interpretation, and dispute resolution strategy to drive outcomes for insurers, reinsurers, and insureds. Expect ownership of complex workstreams and a meaningful contribution to practice growth and client relationships. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li competitive salary /li li wide range of benefits /li li flexible working arrangements /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Advise on insurance coverage and liability defence matters /li li Manage day‑to‑day matters and supervise junior lawyers /li li Contribute to client development and relationship building /li li Take ownership of workstreams and complex matters /li li Collaborate with partners across areas to handle diverse risk lines (D O, cyber, property, reinsurance, etc.) /li li Shape dispute resolution strategy for clients and matters /li li Support policy interpretation and subrogation discussions /li li Engage with London Market clients and senior stakeholders /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li 8+ years PQE (or equivalent) /li li Experience at a leading insurance law firm preferred /li li Strong understanding of the London insurance market (Lloyds, subscription risks) /li li Ability to manage high‑value, complex matters and multi‑partner teams /li li Proven client relationship and business development capabilities /li li Knowledge of policy interpretation, coverage disputes, liability defence /li li Experience across lines including professional indemnity, cyber, D O, and reinsurance /li /ul ul li ownership of workstreams /li li strong client relationship skills /li li collaboration with partners and teams /li li policy interpretation /li li coverage disputes /li li liability defence /li /ul