Associate (3-5 years PQE)- Cat Injury and Large Loss Team (Travel Claims) - London/Manchester office

We are looking for an Associate (3-5 years PQE) to join our Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss Team to be based in the London or Manchester office specifically focused on complex travel claims.

The Firm

We are the UK's largest insurance legal services firm, and we have the foremost catastrophic injury and large loss practice in the market. London is our global headquarters and plays a central role in our network. For almost 90 years, Clyde and Co has served clients in London as the headquarters of our global firm. We provide a full legal offering to clients in London based on our knowledge across aviation, marine, trade and commodities, energy, infrastructure, and insurance. We aim to be the most complete provider of legal services to businesses engaged in these core sectors.

The Team and Role

The team covers every aspect of defending complex travel claims, highly sensitive and high value claims in both UK and International jurisdictions. The team deals with large loss and catastrophic injuries, complex illness claims, class actions, fatal accidents, agency claims and indemnity/recovery actions. Other cases include travel abuse, travel fraud, baggage claims, international regulatory and cross-border RTA sub-groups, to offer expert advice in all niche areas of travel liability.

The aim is to give the tour operator clients, brokers and insurers a fantastic service, getting the right outcome in every claim.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding team within our multi-award-winning firm.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in dealing with complex travel cases.

Please note that our PQE levels are a guide and all suitable candidates will be considered.

Essential Skills & Experience

• You will be a highly determined individual able to adapt well within a demanding, fast-paced team.
• You will have experience of personal injury travel litigation.
• You will enjoy being challenged by complex legal issues and expanding your knowledge.
• You will be focussed on delivering a highly professional service to clients, including compliance with client SLAs and MI requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take responsibility for:

• Working with all members of the team and you will be exposed to a variety of work, but predominantly acting on behalf of a range of insurance companies and self-insured commercial organisations.
• Assisting and handling a varied caseload.
• Carrying out investigations, taking witness statements, reviewing and interpreting medical records and medical reports.
• Reporting to and liaising with clients to achieve the best outcomes.
• Complying with client SLAs and MI requirements
• Proactive and strategic file management, including adhering to court timetables
• You will support the Partners in servicing existing clients, growing new business, and maintaining relationships with clients using technical excellence and innovation
• Drafting of all legal documents and client advice.
• Dealing with interlocutory proceedings, CCMCs and client meetings.

In return, you will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people. Within our friendly department you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression.

For a confidential conversation please contact Jonathan.Brett@clydeco.com 0161 240 2820 or apply today through the link provided.

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