Solicitor/Associate – Construction Professional Indemnity

Overview

In this role, you support a growing Professional Indemnity Team focused on construction-related PI claims. You will work with insurers and insured professionals, handling a varied caseload and contributing to high-profile matters. You will build client relationships, advise on strategy and coverage issues, and collaborate with partners to drive growth. The position offers cross-border collaboration and the chance to shape a thriving practice in a dynamic market.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain client relationships under supervision, delivering clear, pragmatic advice and keeping stakeholders informed
• Handle a varied caseload of construction-related PI claims for a wide range of construction professionals
• Assist insurers with coverage issues under construction PI policies, under partner supervision
• Manage matters from instruction through pre-action and litigated stages, including drafting, evidence management, and addressing project issues
• Take day-to-day ownership of files while supporting Partners on larger matters
• Contribute to dispute resolution through ADR
• Instruct and liaise with experts and Counsel, scoping instructions and managing timetables

Key requirements

• Professional indemnity and/or construction expertise
• Strong relationship and client handling skills
• Ability to work confidently with clients on day-to-day issues
• Self-sufficiency in managing a caseload appropriate to experience
• Change oriented with a flexible approach to new initiatives
• Team-oriented with willingness to share knowledge and support colleagues
• Willingness to work hard in a highly ambitious team

• Strong relationship-building
• Client handling
• Team collaboration
• Professional indemnity
• Construction expertise
• ADR and dispute resolution

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