Associate - Professional Indemnity Construction

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an Associate to join its Construction Professional Indemnity team in London. The role involves defending construction professionals in high-value disputes, advising insurers, and managing claims. Candidates should have 4-7+ years of post-qualification experience in related litigation, strong legal analysis skills, and a collaborative mindset. This opportunity offers growth in a prestigious practice, working alongside a national and international team.

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years PQE in Construction Professional Indemnity or professional negligence litigation.
• Experience for insurers or insureds in PI disputes, preferably in construction.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Defend claims against construction professionals.
• Act for major insurers and Lloyd's syndicates.
• Advise on policy coverage and claims management.
• Manage disputes involving professional negligence.
• Support risk mitigation strategies.
• Handle litigation and dispute resolution processes.

Skills

Construction Professional Indemnity litigation

Legal analysis

Case management

Client relations

Teamwork

Commercial awareness

Job description

Associate - Professional Indemnity Construction

Department: Global London Insurance - Professional & Financial Lines

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Description

We are looking to recruit an Associate to join our highly regarded Construction Professional Indemnity (PI) team. This is an exciting opportunity to help grow a key part of the firm’s insurance and construction disputes offering, working closely with colleagues nationally and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

Based in our London office, the successful candidate will join a prestigious and expanding Construction PI practice. You will work on complex, high‑value matters involving a broad range of construction professionals and insurers, including:

• Defending claims brought against construction professionals such as architects, engineers, design & build contractors, project managers, quantity surveyors and specialist consultants.
• Acting for major insurers, Lloyd’s syndicates and global brokers.
• Advising on policy coverage, notifications and strategic claims management.
• Managing disputes involving alleged professional negligence, errors in design, cost overruns, defective work, delay, oversight and project management failures.
• Supporting insurers and insureds on risk mitigation and pre‑action strategy.
• Handling formal dispute resolution processes including litigation, arbitration, adjudication, mediation and negotiated settlements.

You will be part of a collaborative London-based team while working closely with colleagues across the UK and internationally on multi‑jurisdictional matters.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We are seeking a candidate with the following:

• 4–7+ years PQE with a strong track record in Construction Professional Indemnity and/or professional negligence litigation.
• Experience acting for insurers or insureds in PI disputes (construction sector experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of construction processes, professional duties and technical documentation.
• Excellent legal analysis, drafting and case management skills.
• Confidence in dealing directly with insurer clients and construction professionals on day‑to‑day matters.
• A team‑focused approach with a willingness to share knowledge, supervise junior colleagues and contribute to team development.
• Strong commercial awareness and willingness to engage in client development and wider business strategy to support growth of the Construction PI practice.