Job Description

About the role

We are looking for an Associate level lawyer with between 2-7 years’ post qualification experience to join our Singapore office. The team works across 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 Profile

Associate level lawyer who enjoys working as part of a diverse and collaborative team with the following skills and competencies:

• E&W qualified lawyer with around 2-7 years post qualification experience.
• Based in Singapore or willing to relocate
• Insurance background and strong interest to work 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;
• Property & Energy Insurance matters, BI and CBI claims;
• Understanding to assess quantum on recovery claims following losses.
• A 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.
• Strong academics, self-driven, excellent verbal and written communication and time management skills.

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The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our 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. Learn more about our interview process.

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