Litigation Lawyer – Insurance Sector – Dublin, Ireland
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading insurance business that is seeking an additional Lawyer to join their legal team for a fixed term contract (12 months). This is an exciting opportunity to work with experienced lawyers and litigators, providing legal support across the business.
In this role, you will manage a diverse caseload, focusing on risk-related insurance litigation. Your responsibilities will include providing legal advice, handling litigation and pre-litigation matters, attending court proceedings and instructing counsel. You will also contribute to strategic projects and legal team initiatives.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of litigation files.
- Provide legal advice on litigation and pre-litigation matters.
- Handle discoveries, mediations, settlements and court appearances.
- Draft pleadings, briefs and other court documents.
- Support strategic projects to enhance litigation functions.
- Engage with business partners across the organisation and participate in team meetings.
The ideal person:
- Qualified Solicitor in Ireland with at least 4 years’ PQE in litigation (insurance defence preferred).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Excellent drafting and legal reasoning abilities.
- Solid understanding of court procedures.
- Ability to manage workloads independently and work collaboratively.
- Proficiency in legal and document management software.
The organisation has a reputation for investing in the growth and development of its people, having attracted a team of top talent from within the industry. This is a fixed term contract role for 12 months with a requirement to work around 3 days per week at the office. Excellent terms and benefits apply.
For more details or to express an interest, please contact Mared Roberts for a confidential conversation on +353 16392924 or send a CV to mroberts@keanemcdonald.com. Absolute discretion is assured.









