Associate – Insurance Disputes – Exeter

Overview

In this role you will join a leading international law firm’s Insurance Disputes team in Exeter to manage a varied caseload across domestic and international matters. You will work with strong partner support to develop your career in a collaborative, high-performing environment, handling insurance coverage issues, subrogation, and dispute resolution while contributing to client service and business development. The role offers exposure to litigation, arbitration, ADR, and cross‑practice civil matters with clear progression. This is a hands-on position focused on delivering high-quality, timely advice and impactful outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• Supportive and collegiate working environment
• Clear career development pathways
• High quality, complex and international work
• Strong partner support and mentoring
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements where possible

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of insurance dispute matters
• Advise on coverage, interpretation issues and liability claims
• Handle subrogation and personal injury claims (Claimant and Defendant)
• Represent clients through litigation, arbitration and ADR
• Advise on contractual issues related to insurance disputes
• Assist with civil litigation matters as needed
• Take client instructions, attend meetings and manage compliance
• Progress cases through litigation and evaluate ADR options
• Conduct legal research and prepare written advice
• Participate in team marketing and profile-raising initiatives
• Ensure files comply with Lexcel procedures and client service standards

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor
• Strong technical skills and ability to manage matters independently
• Excellent client-facing skills and commitment to high-quality service
• Drive, enthusiasm and proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Commercial awareness and credibility
• Strong academic background
• Ability to manage volume work and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Confidence taking responsibility and progressing files independently

• Client-facing communication
• Collaboration
• Proactivity and initiative
• Insurance dispute expertise
• Insurance coverage and interpretation
• Subrogation handling

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