Full-Time

Trial & Defense Associate

Updated on 9/3/2026

Clyde & Co

Clyde & Co

5,001-10,000 employees

Global law firm for insurance, transport

No salary listed

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid work with a mix of remote and in-office work.

Category
Legal (1)

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Requirements
  • Possess excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school.
  • Admission to the bar in Arizona.
  • Have 1–3 years of strong litigation experience, including extensive experience in all aspects of litigation.
  • Possess exceptional legal writing and communication skills.
  • Be an effective oral advocate.
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills.
  • Be able to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
  • Be able to identify and resolve problems quickly.
Responsibilities
  • Manage a caseload of 10–20 matters.
  • Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies.
  • Draft and respond to discovery.
  • Review and analyze documents for production.
  • Take and defend depositions.
  • Draft and submit pleadings and motions.
  • Attend hearings and argue motions.
  • Draft pre-trial and trial documents.
  • Prepare cases for mediation and trial, and participate in mediation and trial.
  • Actively and effectively report to clients.

Clyde & Co is a global law firm providing a full range of contentious and non-contentious legal services, with a focus on sectors that underpin global trade such as insurance, transport, infrastructure, energy, and trade and commodities. It operates through a globally integrated network of 50+ offices and thousands of lawyers and staff to support clients in both developed and developing markets. The firm differentiates itself through sector specialization, international reach, and a commitment to responsible practices including pro bono work, volunteering, diversity and inclusion, and environmental stewardship. Its goal is to help businesses operate smoothly across borders by delivering commercially minded legal solutions while contributing positively to the communities and environments in which it works.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1933

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • August 2026 revenue grew for a 28th consecutive year, despite volatile markets.
  • July 2026 energy hire David Phua deepens LNG, renewables, and critical minerals.
  • August 2026 aviation and insurance hires in Dubai, London, and Glasgow extend client coverage.

What critics are saying

  • June 2026 redundancy talks for support staff expose margin pressure and automation-driven restructuring.
  • March 2026 Dubai bonus injunction fight shows partner compensation disputes can escalate publicly.
  • Aviation finance disputes face tariff shocks, supply-chain strain, and Middle East war exposure.

What makes Clyde & Co unique

  • Clyde & Co dominates insurance, aviation, energy, and marine cross-border disputes globally.
  • August 2026 growth report: 79 partner additions and 74 offices across 32 countries.
  • April 2026 launched Americas Regulatory & Investigations, pairing sanctions, white-collar, and national-security work.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Work Hours

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Employee Discount

Company Equity

Stock Options

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Mentorship Program

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Relocation Assistance

Paid Holidays

Company News

Scottish Legal News
Aug 25th, 2026
Tim Lennox joins Clyde & Co in Glasgow.

Tim Lennox joins Clyde & Co in Glasgow. 25 Aug 2026 Reading time: 2 minutes Clyde & Co has appointed Tim Lennox as a legal director in its Glasgow catastrophic injury and large loss (CILL) team. He joins from Kennedys, where he worked for almost 10 years, most recently as a legal director. With more than 12 years' post-qualification experience in civil litigation, he has a particular focus on defender insurance litigation, including personal injury and property damage claims. He regularly advises on high-value and complex injury claims, including catastrophic injury and fatal damages in motor, employer' liability and public liability. Vikki Melville, managing partner for Clyde & Co in Scotland, said: "Tim is a highly experienced defender insurance litigator and we are very pleased to welcome him to the firm. His expertise in complex injury claims, combined with his strong understanding of the Scottish insurance market, will further enhance the support we provide to clients in Scotland and across the UK." Mr Lennox said: "I am delighted to be joining Clyde & Co's team in Glasgow. The firm has an outstanding reputation in the insurance market and I am looking forward to working with colleagues across Scotland and the wider national team to support clients on complex and high-value claims."

Global Legal Insights
Aug 5th, 2026
Clyde & Co captures insurance partner in London.

Clyde & Co captures insurance partner in London. The firm continues growth of London-based insurance team with DAC Beachcroft partner hire. Insurance lawyer Jack Holling has departed DAC Beachcroft after a seven-year tenure to join Clyde & Co's London office as a partner in its financial lines team. Announcing the hire yesterday (4 August), Clyde & Co said Holling's arrival would bolster the firm's insurance coverage capabilities and expand its strategic focus on emerging and complex risks. Holling has almost 20 years' experience advising London-based market insurers on high-value and cross-border coverage disputes. He is particularly known for his work in warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance, with experience guiding insurers and managing general agents (MGAs) on claims arising from mergers and acquisitions transactions. His practice also covers cyber coverage matters and financial lines policies, including directors and officers, financial institutions and professional indemnity risks. "Clyde & Co has an outstanding reputation in the global insurance market and an unparalleled track record in handling the insurance market's most challenging issues," said Holling in a statement. "The firm's depth of expertise, international reach and collaborative culture make it the ideal environment to continue developing my practice, particularly in W&I and cyber insurance." Holling joined DAC Beachcroft in 2019 and made partner three years later. Prior to this, he spent six years at Norton Rose Fulbright. Clyde & Co's financial lines practice head Louisa Robbins commented: "Jack is widely recognised for his expertise in warranty & indemnity insurance and for his deep understanding of specialist insurance products. His arrival strengthens our coverage offering at a time when insurers are facing increasingly complex and cross-border risks. Jack's entrepreneurial approach, strong client following and technical reputation make him an excellent fit for our financial lines team." It's been a busy week so far for Clyde & Co. The news of Holling's hire came hot on the heels of the 3 August announcement that commercial disputes lawyer Andrew Pullinger had joined the firm's Perth office as partner in a boost to its disputes capabilities in Australia.

CEE Legal Matters
Jul 31st, 2026
Clyde & Co advises mBank on solar portfolio project financing.

Clyde & Co advises mBank on solar portfolio project financing. Tools. Typography. Clyde & Co has advised mBank on a project finance transaction relating to an operational portfolio of solar photovoltaic assets operated by Sunflower Sustainable Investments, an independent power producer controlled by Keystone Infrastructure. Clifford Chance reportedly advised Sunflower Sustainable Investments. The Clyde & Co team included Counsels Michal Kalicki and Piotr Dziwniel, Senior Associate Ewa Golabek, and Associates Marcin Lorenc, Julia Krynska, Witold Szpek, and Anna Narodzonek-Lesniewska.

Dailyhunt
Jul 29th, 2026
Clyde & Co continues to expand global aviation practice with partner hire of Nick Humphrey in Dubai: Clyde & Co.

Clyde & Co continues to expand global aviation practice with partner hire of Nick Humphrey in Dubai: Clyde & Co. 1 hour ago Partner hire further bolsters firm's aviation offering across the Middle East and Africa, and follows aviation partner hire in Dubai of Bushra Abu Tayeh in April 2026 Global law firm Clyde & Co today announces the further expansion of its global aviation practice with the partner hire of Nick Humphrey. Nick will be based in Dubai with a practice spanning the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia and Asia Pacific. Nick represents international airlines, aircraft operators and owners, airports, ports, aviation service providers, maintenance and repair organisations and trade credit providers, their brokers and insurers. His practice covers regulatory, commercial, project, and contentious matters, including complex cross-border arbitrations under LCIA, DIAC and ICC rules. He has a strong understanding of regional aviation policy and investment frameworks, advising clients on regulatory structuring, concession agreements, and cross-border aviation transactions. He regularly handles matters across the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia and Asia Pacific including some of the most austere and challenging jurisdictions in the world. Nick previously led the aviation practice in the Middle East at another international firm, and held senior in-house roles at Emirates Group and at multimodal logistics provider Supreme Group. Nick returns to the firm, having worked at Clyde & Co from 2014-2016. He has been consistently recognised by legal directories including Lexology Client Choice Award - Aviation (UAE), Best of the Best Global Expert Guide - Top 30 Aviation Practitioners, as well as in Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal500, Doyles Guide, and Who's Who Legal. Significant market growth and opportunities Nick's hire is a strategic investment in the firm's global aviation practice, strongly positioning it to support clients through a period of significant industry transformation, with the sector responding to challenges around aircraft availability and supply-chain pressure, and increasingly fragmented regulatory and airspace frameworks. The Middle East and Asia Pacific remain critical aviation corridors for global connectivity. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing aviation market globally, driven by rising passenger demand, fleet expansion and increasing cross-border investment. At the same time, Middle Eastern carriers continue to expand, supported by major government-backed aviation strategies, airport developments and substantial aircraft orders. Nick says: I look forward to working with the firm's global practice and leverage its Middle East presence to assist local and regional clients as they capitalise on the expanding aviation markets while navigating the complex, and rapidly evolving, global environment. Kevin Sutherland, Partner and Chair of the Global Aviation Practice Group, comments: This hire reflects the firm's longer term growth strategy in the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, where aviation market expansion is forecast to outpace more mature regions such as Europe and North America. Alongside its global and regional practice, Nick is ideally placed to unlock significant potential, assisting global and local clients as they take advantage of this market growth. Peter Hodgins, Partner and Chair of Clyde & Co's Middle East and Africa Board, said: I am delighted to welcome Nick to the team. The region continues to attract significant investment in airlines and airport infrastructure, driving demand for sophisticated legal advice across the sector. Strong global and regional offering The firm's global aviation practice brings together over 120 specialist lawyers across over 70 offices worldwide, including lawyers with experience working for government regulators, in-house for airlines, as aeronautical engineers, aircraft and powerplant mechanics, pilots, flight attendants and inflight safety instructors. Regionally, the aviation practice has most recently been strengthened with the partner hire of aviation liability specialist Bushra Abu Tayeh in April 2026, and the relocation from London to Singapore of aviation finance partner Jahnavi Ramachandran. Clyde & Co is one of few firms able to provide an end-to-end aviation legal service, covering all sectors of the aviation industry with specialist knowledge, and operating through a single global practice group. The firm recently marked 100 years of advising clients on aviation law, through its earlier merger with Beaumont & Son. With over 35 years of experience across the Middle East and Africa, Clyde & Co's on-the-ground team comprises 94 partners and more than 270 legal professionals. The addition of 14 new partners since the start of 2025 reflects the firm's continued investment in the region, further enhancing its ability to deliver market-leading advice to clients as they pursue growth opportunities and navigate an evolving business and regulatory environment.

Global Legal Group
Jul 22nd, 2026
Clyde & Co supports W&W Group's digital insurance expansion with Neodigital portfolio deal.

Clyde & Co supports W&W Group's digital insurance expansion with Neodigital portfolio deal. Published on 22/07/2026 The transaction strengthens Adam Riese's market position while enabling Neodigital to accelerate its insurance-as-a-service strategy. Global law firm Clyde & Co has advised W&W Group on the acquisition of Neodigital Versicherung AG's insurance portfolio for its digital insurance brand Adam Riese. Regulatory and M&A partner Eva-Maria Barbosa led the Clyde & Co team which also included lead counsel and M&A senior associate Thora Rock, M&A counsel Adriaan Louw, M&A associate Lucia Kösters, data protection partner Jan Spittka and data protection counsel Yannick Zirnstein. Under the agreement Adam Riese will take over the entire property, casualty and accident insurance portfolio, adding more than 400,000 customers to the company's existing customer base, thus enabling it to expand its market presence immediately. As part of the agreement Adam Riese will use Neodigital's insurance-as-a-service platform to manage customer policies and contracts while Neodigital continues to develop and scale its platform offering. CEO of Neodigital Versicherung AG Stephen Voss commented: "With Adam Riese, we have found a partner with undisputed expertise and an excellent market position, one that shares our understanding of agility, innovation, and our growth ambitions. By combining Adam Riese's market and sales strength with our highly automated Insurance-as-a-Service platform, we can drive innovation forward in a targeted manner and translate it more quickly into marketable solutions. This step also demonstrates once again how efficient, recognized, and scalable our proven Insurance-as-a-Service model is and how it is perceived in the market. We will continue to build on this." Financial details were not released and completion is subject to customary regulatory approvals with an expected close date later this year. Related firms. Related publications.