Trainee Solicitor London, England
Keoghs
Full Time
London, England
10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description
The London (re)insurance market is a unique place to work. With a history going back to the dawn of marine insurance in 1686, the market is an international hub and one of the most significant elements of the UK economy, generating annual premium income in the billions. When global companies have specialised or high value risks, the London market is where they come. Working as an (re)insurance lawyer in the City of London is unlike any legal job – in insurance or otherwise – anywhere in the world.
The team works on high value disputes, often worth over £100 million, on claims from around the world, on a range of lines of business from reinsurance to D&O to cyber insurance, and on disputes between insurers and their coverholders. It also drafts policy wordings, gets involved in teaching Lloyd’s underwriters about drafting contract wordings, and promotes thought leadership role within the market.
Keoghs Reinsurance team based in the Davies HQ on Gracechurch Street, in the heart of the London insurance district, is looking for a trainee to join its team to work alongside Partner Andrew Schütte. Flexible working is encouraged for the right candidate
The successful candidate will have a minimum of a 2:1 degree and will demonstrate a keen ability to learn, work hard and be a team player. The successful candidate will be given unique technical development opportunities, have a client facing role and be mentored throughout the training contract. There may be secondment opportunities according to business need.
The role is to start immediately.
The team works on high value disputes, often worth over £100 million, on claims from around the world, on a range of lines of business from reinsurance to D&O to cyber insurance, and on disputes between insurers and their coverholders. It also drafts policy wordings, gets involved in teaching Lloyd’s underwriters about drafting contract wordings, and promotes thought leadership role within the market.
Keoghs Reinsurance team based in the Davies HQ on Gracechurch Street, in the heart of the London insurance district, is looking for a trainee to join its team to work alongside Partner Andrew Schütte. Flexible working is encouraged for the right candidate
The successful candidate will have a minimum of a 2:1 degree and will demonstrate a keen ability to learn, work hard and be a team player. The successful candidate will be given unique technical development opportunities, have a client facing role and be mentored throughout the training contract. There may be secondment opportunities according to business need.
The role is to start immediately.
Key Accountabilities
The key accountabilities for this role will include:
Training to handle claims up to £200,000 with limited supervision;
Assisting other team members on high value complex disputes
Gaining proficiency in all aspects of protocol and litigation/arbitration processes
Development of reporting and writing skills
Development of technical skills needed for (re)insurance claims together with knowledge of (re)insurance law, particularly coverage.
Training which will lead onto the successful candidate assistant in the management and development of added value services such as training/teaching to the London markets
There will be a chargeable hours target to be achieved commensurate with level of experience.
The successful candidate will be expected to play a part in business development activities in order to build their own reputation with clients and networks
The above is not a definitive list of possible work which may be delegated and which you may be required to undertake.
Working Hours
35 hours per week
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
Such other hours are necessarily to comply with client/court obligations.
Primary location is London.
There will be a chargeable hours target to be achieved commensurate with level of experience.
The successful candidate will be expected to play a part in business development activities in order to build their own reputation with clients and networks
The above is not a definitive list of possible work which may be delegated and which you may be required to undertake.
Working Hours
35 hours per week
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
Such other hours are necessarily to comply with client/court obligations.
Primary location is London.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
2:1 Degree and LPC certificate
Required Soft Skills:
An ability to prioritise workload
Ability to pay attention to detail
Appetite for technical legal work
Ability to work with case management systems
Strong interpersonal skills
Values
Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do;
Keoghs values
We are connected
We are Dynamic
We are Innovative
We succeed together
Required Soft Skills:
Values
Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do;
Keoghs values
We are connected
We are Dynamic
We are Innovative
We succeed together
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Area
Property Risk and Coverage
Sub Area
Property Risk and Coverage London
Office
London - Gracechurch Street
Closing Date
29 Sep 2023
