Construction Disputes (Professional Indemnity) Lawyer

BCL Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal is seeking a Principal Associate to join its market-leading Construction Insurance team in London. The successful candidate will handle complex construction-related professional indemnity disputes for insurer clients, including MGAs and Lloyd's syndicates, and lead junior lawyers within a national practice.

Applicants should have 8+ years' PQE in construction disputes, professional indemnity or related insurance litigation, with a proven track record of managing high-value claims and

Qualifications

• 8+ years' PQE in construction disputes, professional indemnity or insurance litigation.
• Experience advising insurers, MGAs or Lloyd's on coverage issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication with sound commercial judgement.
• Ability to supervise and develop junior lawyers within a national practice.

Responsibilities

• Act for insurers on complex construction PI matters.
• Defend high-value PI claims against construction professionals.
• Manage a varied caseload from inception through resolution.
• Advise insurer clients on construction insurance coverage and policy issues.
• Develop and strengthen long-term relationships with insurer clients.

Skills

Construction disputes

Professional indemnity

Insurance disputes

Client management

Legal research

Job description

Construction Disputes (Professional Indemnity) Principal Associate | Top 50 UK Law Firm | City of London

A leading UK law firm is looking to appoint a Principal Associate to join its highly regarded Legal 500 Tier 1 Professional Indemnity team, as part of its expanding national Construction Insurance practice, in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction disputes or professional indemnity lawyer to develop their career within a market-leading insurance disputes team, working on complex and high-value matters for an impressive portfolio of insurer clients.

The role will give you the opportunity to:

• Act for leading insurers, MGAs and Lloyd's syndicates on complex construction-related professional indemnity matters.
• Defend claims brought against a broad range of construction professionals, including architects, engineers, contractors and consultants.
• Manage a varied caseload of complex and high-value professional indemnity claims, from inception through to resolution.
• Advise insurer clients on construction insurance coverage and policy issues.
• Develop and strengthen long-term relationships with sophisticated insurer clients.
• Work alongside experienced Partners and senior lawyers on strategically important and technically challenging disputes.
• Play an active role in the development of junior lawyers and other fee earners through supervision, mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to the continued growth and profile of the Construction Insurance practice.

For a lawyer looking to establish themselves as a senior specialist in construction professional indemnity and insurance disputes, this role provides the platform to broaden your technical expertise, take greater ownership of complex matters and build your profile within a nationally recognised team.

We are interested in speaking with lawyers who have 8+ years' PQE and a strong background in professional indemnity, construction disputes and/or commercial litigation.

You are likely to have gained your experience within a leading private practice, insurer, MGA or similar environment and will ideally have experience advising insurers on construction coverage and professional indemnity claims.

You will also bring:

• A proven track record of managing complex, high-value professional indemnity claims.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, with the ability to identify practical and commercially focused solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and sound judgement.
• The confidence to influence, negotiate and build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Excellent organisational, time and matter management skills.
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a national team.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the initiative to identify opportunities and drive matters forward.
• A genuine interest in supporting, supervising and developing more junior members of the team.

If you are an 8+ PQE solicitor specialising in construction disputes, professional indemnity or insurance litigation and are looking for a senior opportunity within a highly regarded UK team, we would be pleased to hear from you.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.