Senior Associate

Job Title

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

- Job Location

- Singapore

- Job Type

- Fee earners

- Country/Territory

- Singapore

- Region

- Asia Pacific

- Description
**About the role**

We 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.
- 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.

You 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 Region**
- Local law Joint venture also in place

**Associated office

**How To Apply**
- Cover letter
- Resume/CV
- Academic transcript

**We offer a range of tailored benefits, support and wellbeing initiatives.**

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