Associate, Financial Institutions/ D&o

Job Title

- Associate, Financial Institutions/ D&O - 2-4 years

- Job Location

- Sydney

- Job Type

- Lawyers/Attorneys

- Expertise

- Financial Institutions/Directors & Officers

- Description

Clyde & Co is an internationally recognised, leading insurance law firm, with one of the largest, dedicated insurance teams in Australia. We are Tier One for Insurance in Australia as rated by Legal500.

**About the role**

Our Financial Lines / Director's & Officer's practice in Sydney currently has an exciting opportunity available for an intelligent and motivated Associate with between 2-4 years' experience as this busy practice continues to grow.

The role includes handling complex financial lines, professional indemnity, construction and engineering, director and officers (D&O) matters, warranty and indemnity (W&I) and provides coverage and dispute resolution services to both corporate and commercial clients locally, nationally and internationally.

Excitingly, you will work closely on market leading matters within the team of highly respected and impressive partner, Jacques Jacobs. Jacques is listed by Legal 500 as a Next Generation Partner in Insurance and by Doyle's Guide as a Leading Professional Indemnity Lawyer. He is also recognised by Best Lawyers Australia for Insurance Law.

The nature and size of the team will mean that you will be heavily involved in all aspects of matters. Within a supportive environment, this allows you the autonomy and development opportunity to drive and make a significant contribution to the matter outcome. Further, you will be encouraged to foster and generate client relationships and will have the opportunity to engage in business development frequently.

**Key skills and experience**

We're looking for an ambitious lawyer who enjoys working as part of a dynamic and collaborative team with the following experience:

- General insurance litigation, financial lines, professional indemnity, and director and officers (D&O) experience is preferred.
- Strong academic credentials, self-driven with excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Strong time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work independently.
- Commercial awareness and confidence in building a rapport with clients to gain a better understanding of their business' needs and with the assistance of the partner, actively developing these client relationships.

**About Clyde & Co in the Asia Pacific Region**

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.

**How to apply**

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**_We offer a rewarding work environment that supports professional growth and opportunities. We value diversity in our work place and it is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire, promote, reassign, compensate and train highly qualified persons without regard to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law._