Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join our growing London Insurance Disputes team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, apply now to be a part of our story.

The role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Associate to join our growing team on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. You will provide a wide range of both insurance coverage and liability defence advice. You will have a good understanding of the London insurance market, Lloyd's, coverage and policy interpretation, liability defence (including professional indemnity), subrogation as well as up to date knowledge of court and dispute resolution processes. You will be very comfortable working in teams, with several partners, and be willing to take on a highly varied workload.


Areas of work are:



Our London Insurance Disputes team handles a broad variety of work and is growing consistently. This role will be to work with partners focussing variously on property damage, cyber, D&O, credit & political risk, political violence, reinsurance, cyber, fraud, professional indemnity (including in particular solicitors, accountants, brokers, and construction professionals) and specialty lines such as specie, personal accident, accident & health.

The person

Essential

Good academics Excellent written English and ability to produce clear, logical drafting Numeracy skills Negotiation skills Lateral thinking and problem solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with evidence of leadership experience Flexibility to work with and supervise team members Effective time and matter management and a systematic approach to work Proactive team player IT literacy Good research skills An enthusiasm for marketing with clients and multipliers
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The benefits

As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.

Pre employment screening

If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request.

The firm

Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it.



We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,250 plus people and over 750 lawyers share one vision - achieving more for clients.



By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. Our mantra is "Achieve more. Together.", which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase! We're also ranked in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and were recently awarded Platinum Investors in People.

and finally

Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.