ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Insurance Attorney, Dallas


This is an opportunity for an Associate based in Dallas to work on London insurance market energy and property claims involving Texas law and/or Insureds.


The Role Involves:
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.


Duties:
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.


BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.