Our growth, your future.We are seeking to hire a bright and ambitious lawyer within our market leading insurance team. Join one of the largest and strongest insurance practices, bringing your ambition, initiative and entrepreneurial mindset to a global business that's redefining the expectations of a law firm.With over 400 lawyers we operate serving the insurance industry globally across more than 40 countries. We are still locally connected, because trusting, collaborative relationships with our clients and each other are at the hearth of our success. Our Italian insurance practice is ranked Band 1 with Chambers Europe and we have a unique expertise in managing legal issues relating to corporate and professional risks and their litigation and insurance implications, with an emphasis on matters relating to corporate liability and the liability of directors and officers, financial institutions, professionals, as well as on large, complex, and cross-border claims. DLA Piper thrives on complex challenges and delivers exceptional results to clients. We're trusted advisors, innovators, and game-changers, going above and beyond to accelerate growth and open new opportunities - the perfect place to develop and achieve your ambitions.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssisting primary domestic and multinational life and non-life (re)insurers, Lloyd's entities, intermediaries, banks, capital providers, regulators, and other insurance industry participants (including insurers) on insurance claims and relevant disputes and risk management issues in general.The workstream also includes wide spectrum advisory work for the above-mentioned clients, including with regards to the regulatory issues and the development of new insurance products.ABOUT YOUWe do not set upper or lower limits of PQE for any of our vacancies. However, we believe that candidates who have between 1 and 4 years' PQE are likely to have the right level of legal knowledge and have gained the right level of experience needed to be able to undertake this role Admission to the Italian bar required Candidates will ideally have strong litigation and commercial insurance experience gained in a leading law firmBe able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the technical issues that are key to our clientsDrafts documents using a commercial, client focussed styleKnows and understands how to best utilise information and research resources Commercially astute and stays current on key legal and business news Excellent skills in communication, client relations, and team-working Provides a professional, quality service in a timely manner, and responds effectively to requests from internal and external clientsCreates confidence in the team and the firmWorks co-operatively in a team, sharing information and knowledgeManages time effectively and efficientlySeeks to manage own utilisation wherever possible in order to meet individual and team targetsTakes ownership for achieving agreed objectivesRecognises and seizes opportunities for the firm, including repeat businessBuilds and develops own network of internal and external contactsAwareness of business development initiatives in the department and identifies ways to contributeMaintains a controlled, objective and flexible approach under pressureExhibits behaviour consistent with the firm's values and builds relationships based on respect, trust and integrity
