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Associate, Financial Lines, 2 - 3PQE

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Kennedys

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Madrid

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified solicitor with 2-3 years of defendant insurance experience, ideally in Financial Institutions/D&O, fluent in Spanish and English, with strong legal skills and client contact experience.
  • You will collaborate with colleagues and clients on pre-litigation and litigation in cross-border commercial and insurance disputes, covering liability, banking, finance, and political risk.

Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor with 2-3 years defendant insurance experience
  • Financial Institutions and D&O experience is preferable
  • Experience of coverage insurance litigation
  • Spanish and English language skills are essential
  • Ability to apply a commercial approach to claims in order to deliver economic solutions
  • Excellent legal research, legal drafting, and organisational skills
  • Previous client contact and attendance at business development events.

Responsibilities

  • The successful Solicitor will be a team player highly responsive to both colleagues and clients, and with the ability to adapt their style as required.
  • They will work for major national and international insurance companies in both contentious and non-contentious matters.
  • The successful candidates will work on a broad mix of pre-litigation and litigation in all-aspects of cross-border commercial and insurance related disputes including liability, banking, finance and political risk.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Associate, Financial Lines, with a requirement of 2-3 years post-qualification experience (PQE).

Where is the location for this job?

The position is located in the Madrid office.

What type of law practice will the successful candidate be joining?

The successful candidate will join a specialised insurance and commercial litigation practice.

What types of matters will the Associate be handling?

The Associate will work on both contentious and non-contentious matters, including pre-litigation and litigation in cross-border commercial and insurance-related disputes.

What industries will the clients be from?

The clients include major national and international insurance companies as well as financial institutions.

What language skills are required for this position?

Spanish and English language skills are essential for this role.

What is the preferred experience for candidates?

Candidates with experience in Financial Institutions and Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance are preferred.

What skills are essential for this position?

Essential skills include excellent legal research, legal drafting, organisational skills, and the ability to apply a commercial approach to claims.

Is client contact expected in this role?

Yes, previous client contact and attendance at business development events are expected.

What type of team will the Associate be working with?

The Associate will work with a team of highly specialised lawyers with extensive expertise in the insurance sector.

A global law firm with expertise in litigation/dispute resolution and advisory services.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1899
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in litigation/dispute resolution and advisory services, particularly in the insurance/reinsurance and liability sectors. With over 2,150 people worldwide across 41 offices in the UK and Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, we have some of the most respected legal minds in their fields. We act for insurers, reinsurers, Lloyd’s Syndicates, public bodies and corporates. Our deep sector knowledge means that we understand the impact of proposed regulations and advise our clients on the implications this will have on their business. Every day we make a difference for our clients.