About the Role
As part of the continued growth of our regional insurance practice, the international insurance team based in Singapore is seeking a 1-2PQE associate to support the team on a range of insurance coverage matters and disputes. The Associate will report to Partner, Priya Gobal.
This is an exciting opportunity for a top-quality Associate to join a Band-1 market-leading team which focuses on regional, complex and high-value coverage matters across a range of insurance business lines including Financial Lines, Casualty, Credit Risk and Reinsurance.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist Partners on a range of complex and large-scale insurance matters
- Researching and drafting of documentation, advice and correspondence
- Helping to oversee a broad range of contentious matters and litigation activities (including the conduct of arbitration and management of local counsel in contentious matters globally)
- Assisting the Partners in managing and building client relationships, including assisting with business development activities for key existing clients and new clients.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- Must be qualified in E&W
- Solid private practice background with a reputable law firm
- Exposure / experience in insurance space is helpful but not a prerequisite
- Strong commercial litigation / arbitration skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Outstanding academic results
- Technical excellence, personal effectiveness and ability to perform as a team player
- Enthusiasm to contribute to and foster a positive team atmosphere
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The Firm
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 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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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.
