- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Department
- Legal
- Seniority
- Entry
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
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.
Skills
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