Associate Solicitor

Beale & Co; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beale & Co is seeking a Construction Professional Indemnity Associate with around 3-4 years PQE to join our London office. You will work on high profile matters for a diverse client base, including insurers, contractors, consultants and architects, in a market leading team with a global reach.

You will develop expertise in construction PI, dispute resolution, arbitration and complex insurance coverage issues, collaborating with senior lawyers on strategy and client relationships.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years post-qualification experience in construction professional indemnity.
• Experience advising engineers, architects, surveyors and design & build contractors.
• Strong written and oral communication, and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Act on claims against construction professionals including engineers, architects and other design professionals.
• Prepare pre-action correspondence and manage litigation in the Courts of England & Wales and arbitration.
• Engage in ADR, negotiations and mediation to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Advise clients and insurers on case strategy, reserves and costs.
• Instruct liability and quantum experts and counsel as needed.
• Demonstrate analytical, commercial, and team-working abilities.

Skills

Construction law

PQE 3-4 years

ADR negotiation

Client relationships

Litigation strategy

Job description

Construction Professional Indemnity Associate (3-4 Years PQE) – UK – London

The Role

We are seeking an ambitious and motivated Construction Professional Indemnity Associate with around 3-4 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) to join our London office. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a market leading team working on high profile and complex matters for a diverse client base.

You will have the opportunity to work with leading insurers, contractors, consultants, architects, engineers and other industry professionals, contributing to matters that are often high value, technically complex and international in scope.

About Beale & Co

Beale & Co provides specialist legal advice to the construction and insurance sectors. With lawyers spread across offices in London, Bristol, Glasgow, Dublin, Dubai and Toronto, the Firm has a long track record in successfully acting for clients all over the world. Our teams handle complex international arbitration; professional indemnity disputes; coverage; claims handling; corporate and commercial and contracts and projects advisory matters, with an emphasis on finding the best possible legal and commercial solutions to meet our clients’ needs.

Key Responsibilities

What we are looking for:

• Acting and advising in respect of claims against construction professionals such as Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Design & Build Contractors.
• Preparing correspondence pursuant to the Pre-Action Protocol for Construction and Engineering Disputes and for litigated claims in the Courts of England & Wales (TCC) and/or domestic or international Arbitration.
• ADR, including negotiation and mediation.
• Advising professional clients and their insurers on case strategy and claim and cost reserves.
• Instructing liability and quantum experts and Counsel.
• Interest in and/or experience of dealing with complex insurance coverage issues.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and client relationship management abilities.
• Are commercially aware and committed to delivering practical solutions for clients.
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a high performing team.
• Demonstrable experience of living the values of our Firm.

Why Beale & Co?

At Beale & Co, we combine specialist expertise with a genuinely collaborative culture. We are committed to supporting our people through high quality work, professional development opportunities and career progression.

You will join a respected international practice with a strong reputation in its specialist sectors and have the opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding matters alongside recognised experts in their fields.

In return, you will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people.