Defence Insurance, Practice Merger

Company: Abacus Recruitment
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead or integrate a defence insurance caseload within a larger platform, helping to grow the firm’s insurance offering and client base. You will work with cross‑practice teams to shape a combined practice and drive strategic growth post‑merger. You will strengthen relationships with insurer and corporate clients and contribute to long‑term planning and leadership development. This is a strategically important opportunity to shape a growing practice and expand market presence in Belfast.

Pay / Benefits

  • broader client base
  • increased workflow
  • enhanced resources and infrastructure
  • strategic influence in shaping a growing practice
  • flexible, commercially attractive deal structures

Responsibilities

  • Lead or integrate a defence insurance caseload within a larger platform
  • Collaborate to grow and develop the firm’s insurance offering
  • Strengthen and expand relationships with insurer and corporate clients
  • Contribute to strategic planning and long‑term growth initiatives
  • Support team development and align working practices post‑merger

Key requirements

  • Partners or small practices specialising in defence insurance litigation
  • Established client base or strong market presence
  • Commercially minded with growth and collaboration orientation
  • Willingness to pursue strategic partnership, merger or integration
  • Leaders who value a modern, forward‑thinking culture
  • collaboration
  • commercial acumen
  • leadership
  • defence insurance litigation
  • client relationship management
  • strategic planning

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Posted: October 18th, 2026