Associate Attorney

Zelle LLP•Dallas, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves working on London insurance market energy and property claims that have connections to Texas law and/or Insureds. The position requires researching London Market claims, jurisdiction, and the legal implications of insurance policies, particularly those involving Texas law but subject to unique London Market practices. The attorney will also research Texas law and jurisdictional issues for large claims, including those with international parties, and apply London market policies under Texas law for property insurance claims. A key aspect is providing legal advice and representation on Texas law and Texas-based insured property claims to gain exposure to the Texas legal system and apply these learnings to London market-specific work. The role includes determining relevant arbitration clauses and substantive law jurisdictions, meeting with clients to explain legal implications and facilitate claim resolution, and strategizing with clients, insurers, and insureds for reasonable and timely claim resolution. The attorney will also attend continuing education, market the firm's expanded offerings in Dallas to existing and new London market clients, and train other Dallas and US-based attorneys on the London insurance market.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or foreign equivalent
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 London Insurance Market
2 years of legal experience with Property Insurance Matters
2 years of legal experience with Energy Insurance

Responsibilities

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.
Research Texas law and jurisdictional issues that arise under large claims.
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.
Determine insurance policies’ relevant arbitration clauses and substantive law jurisdictions.
Meet with clients to explain the implications of the law on their case and facilitate claim resolution.
Strategize with the client, insurer, and insured to pursue policy claims.
Attend continuing education presentations.
Market to existing London market insurance clients concerning our expanded offering in Dallas.
Market to new clients for the expanded offering in Dallas.
Train and assist other Dallas and US based attorneys in the peculiarities and specificities of the London insurance market.