Senior Solicitor – Insurance Litigation

About the role

AJ Chambers is partnering with a leading national law firm to hire a Senior Solicitor / Principal Associate for its highly regarded Insurance team in London. The successful candidate will lead complex insurance disputes and provide strategic advice to insurers and reinsurers.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex insurance coverage disputes.
• Conduct defence litigation for insurers and reinsurers.
• Handle reinsurance disputes and provide advisory services.
• Advise on policy coverage, interpretation and wording.
• Oversee international claims involving foreign jurisdictions and local counsel.
• Develop client relationships and drive business development.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers.

Required profile

• Qualified Solicitor with 6+ years PQE in insurance law.
• Strong experience in insurance litigation, policy coverage and defence work.
• Proven expertise in reinsurance disputes and advisory matters.
• Excellent understanding of the London Market and commercial insurance policies.
• Strong legal drafting, analytical and communication abilities.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.
• Commercially minded with a client‑focused approach and interest in business development.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work effectively under pressure.

Required skills

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 28 days of annual leave.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.