Associate Attorney

Description

Work on London insurance market energy and property claims involving Texas law and/or Insureds.

• Research London Market claims, jurisdiction, and legal implications of insurance policies including where those policies involve Texas law but are subject to unique London Market practice.

• Research Texas law and jurisdictional issues that arise under large claims including those involving international parties.

• Research and apply London market policies as under Texas law regarding property insurance claims.

• Provide legal advice, assistance and representation on Texas law and Texas-based insured property claims to understand and gain exposure to Texas legal system and specificities of the same in order to apply the learnings gained to London market-specific work.

• Determine insurance policies’ relevant arbitration clauses and substantive law jurisdictions to determine governing body and resolution of issues that may arise.

• Meet with clients to explain the implications of the law on their case and facilitate claim resolution both internationally and across interested parties including insureds and brokers.

• Strategize with the client, insurer, and insured to pursue policy claims are resolved reasonably and timely.

• Attend continuing education presentations to maintain knowledge and ensure growth whilst learning local practice.

• Market to existing London market insurance clients concerning our expanded offering in Dallas as well as marketing to new clients for the same.

• Train and assist other Dallas and US based attorneys in the peculiarities and specificities of the London insurance market and expectations of clients operating within the same space.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or foreign equivalent and 2 years of experience as an attorney in the global insurance market.

• U.K. Solicitor’s Practicing Certificate 

• Admission to Texas Bar or ability to become admitted within 12 months of hire.

• 2 years of legal experience with each of the following: 
• London Insurance Market;
• Property Insurance Matters; and 
• Energy Insurance.

Hybrid work is permitted 1 day per week.

Travel within U.S. (10%) and to London 2 weeks per year.