Connector assembly with sealed symmetrical split lever

A connector assembly 100 comprising a connector housing 2 adapted to engage with a corresponding counter connector housing 4; a lever 5 comprising a first lever arm 6 and a second lever arm 7 is pivotably and sealingly mounted to the connector housing; each of the pair of lever arms comprises interlocking means 8 for connecting the two lever arms; the interlocking means of each lever arm are configured to define complementary symmetrical surfaces that interlock with one another when the lever arms are pivotably mounted to the connector housing. On mounting the lever arms to the connector housing, the lever is configured to move about the connector housing between an open state and a closed state to secure the counter connector housing to the connector housing. A sealing member 12 (figure 5) may be included. A method of assembling the connector is also claimed.