Construction Disputes Solicitor

Bydand Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

London-based practice seeks an Associate in Construction (Professional Indemnity) with NQ+ experience. The role covers defence of liability claims for architects, engineers, PMs and contractors across litigation, adjudication, arbitration and risk management advisory.

Key duties include managing a PI caseload, advising on coverage issues and policy interpretation, and representing clients in pre-action and court proceedings as well as ADR settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction litigation or professional indemnity is required or strongly preferred.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills are essential.
• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail are important.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of professional indemnity claims involving construction professionals.
• Advise on coverage issues and policy interpretation.
• Represent clients in pre-action proceedings, court litigation and ADR forums.

Skills

Construction litigation

Professional Indemnity

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Associate – Construction (Professional Indemnity) – London - NQ+

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified Associate to join a leading Construction Insurance team. The team is part of a top-ranked national insurance practice, advising the majority of professional indemnity insurers and their insureds across a wide range of high-value, complex claims.

Summary

Job title: Associate – Construction (Professional Indemnity)

Location: London

Salary: Up to £115,000 DoE

Reports to: Partners, Construction Insurance

Experience: NQ+ Experience in construction litigation or Professional Indemnity

The Role

The successful candidate will defend liability claims against construction professionals including architects, engineers, project managers, and contractors, acting for both insurers and insureds. The work spans litigation, adjudication, arbitration, and risk management advisory.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a caseload of professional indemnity claims involving construction professionals
• Advising on coverage issues and policy interpretation
• Representing clients in pre-action, court proceedings, and ADR forums

About You

• Experience or a strong grounding in construction litigation or within professional negligence
• Experience in insurance law is desirable but not essential
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail
• Commercially aware with a focus on financial efficiency and client service

This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior to mid-level associate seeking to build their profile in construction professional indemnity within a high-performing national practice.

Applications are invited from confident and motivated lawyers ready to take the next step in their litigation career.