Senior Associate (6-8PQE), Insurance - Property & Energy

Clyde & Co

  • Singapore
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
About the roleWe are looking for a Senior Associate level lawyer with between 6-8 years' post qualification experience to join our Singapore office. You will be experienced in insurance matters acting on behalf of major global insurers and reinsurers.This opportunity involves working directly for Partner Nicholas Sykes, ranked 5 Years running by Chambers and Partners, and listed as a Leading Individual for Insurance (Singapore) in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific guide. Nicholas has extensive experience across all areas of insurance and reinsurance law. In this role you will assist the Partner in advising clients on complex policy coverage issues and quantum across a range of first-party business lines including Property, Energy, Construction & Engineering and Business Interruption Insurance.The team advises clients based in Singapore, S.E. Asia, Japan and South Korea, and also those in the London and European markets. You will be exposed to a varied practice, and the nature and size of the team will mean that you will be heavily involved in all aspects of matters allowing you the autonomy and development opportunity to drive and make a significant contribution to the matter outcome.The successful candidate will be involved in the following work:
  • Advising clients on policy coverage issues and quantum across various types of insurance, from mid-size losses to large and complex claims.
  • Providing coverage advice on onshore and offshore renewable and other energy projects and claims.
  • Providing coverage advice on onshore engineering and construction claims.
  • Advising and representing multinational corporations, insurance and reinsurance companies in respect of Business Interruption and DSU claims.
  • Drafting and reviewing policy wordings and providing advice on areas of legal risk for clients.
  • Assisting the Partner in managing and building client relationships, including assisting with business development activities for key existing clients and new clients.
  • Mentoring and assisting with providing training to junior associates in the team.
Candidate ProfileYou will be an established senior level lawyer who enjoys working as part of a diverse and collaborative team with the following skills and competencies:
  • Legally qualified in common law jurisdiction with between 6-8 years post qualification experience.
  • Based in Singapore (preferred).
  • Based overseas, particularly England and other common law jurisdictions (highly regarded).
  • A strong general insurance background with significant experience across:
  • Advising insurers and reinsurers on complex coverage issues;
  • Drafting and reviewing policy wordings;
  • Complex infrastructure and construction claims, with a particular focus on energy sector (preferred);
  • Property & Energy Insurance matters, BI and CBI claims.
  • Deep understanding to assess quantum on recovery claims following losses.
  • A solid private practice background and exposure to some, or all of the types of matters detailed above, gained from a reputable law firm.
  • A genuine desire to build on and expand your skillset within a global law firm context.
  • You will need to demonstrate relevant experience, strong academics, be self-driven, have excellent verbal and written communication and time management skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
  • Enthusiasm to contribute to and foster a positive team atmosphere.
About Clyde & Co in the Asia Pacific RegionClyde & Co is a leading global law firm, helping organisations successfully navigate risk and maximise opportunity in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity and enable global prosperity, namely: insurance, aviation, marine, construction, energy, trade and natural resources. Globally integrated, Clyde & Co offers a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. It is committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves and provides an environment in which everyone can realise their potential; using its legal and professional skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships; and minimising the impact it has on the environment including through a commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets. The firm has 490 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5500 people overall in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. For more information please visit www.clydeco.com
  • Local law Joint venture also in place
** Associated officeHow To ApplyThis is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and progressive firm. If you are interested in this position, please submit your application including:
  • Cover letter
  • Resume/CV
  • Academic transcript
We offer a range of tailored benefits, support and wellbeing initiatives.Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.Please take a moment to read our carefully. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this

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