Construction Insurance Associate

Auston Legal Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm based in London is seeking an Associate (NQ-4PQE) for its Construction Insurance team. The role involves advising on various claims and working closely with clients to deliver outstanding legal services. Strong experience in construction litigation is essential, and the position offers opportunities for business development and collaboration within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have NQ – 4PQE experience in construction law.
• Strong grounding in construction litigation is essential.
• Ability to deliver legal and commercial solutions.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a variety of claims against construction professionals.
• Engage in business development and client initiatives.
• Collaborate with clients for optimal outcomes.

Skills

Construction litigation experience

Client relationship management

Business development

Education

Qualified solicitor (NQ-4PQE)

Job description

The Client

Headquartered in London and with insurance a key strategic area of importance, our client is a collaborative and commercial law firm that supports clients globally, both through their own offices and by collaborating with leading law firm networks.

The Role

The Construction Insurance team is part of the firm’s highly regarded Insurance Group and has a well-established client base, acting for the vast majority of Professional Indemnity insurers in the market as well as many of the UK's largest contractors and construction consultancies, both on joint and direct instructions.

The team handles a wide variety of claims against various construction related professionals including engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, project managers, design and build contractors and surveyors. The team is also frequently asked to advise insurers on the policy coverage aspect of claims.

The team in London is looking to recruit an Associate (NQ-4PQE), with the successful candidate having the opportunity to advise on work that will be varied, interesting and challenging.

There will be the opportunity to work on matters involving a range of construction related professions with values ranging from tens of thousands of pounds to multi millions. You will also have the opportunity to get involved with business development and client initiatives.

Key Requirements

• NQ – 4PQE.
• Strong grounding of Construction litigation experience. Experience of insurance is desirable but not essential.
• Able to deliver legal and commercial solutions and establishes collaborative working relationships with clients and colleagues to provide an outstanding client experience.
• Supports the team to manage the client experience, develops trusted relationships and interacts with clients confidently to achieve the best outcome for the client.
• Committed to business development to further grow their network and the practice, spotting opportunities, and sharing these with the team.
• Collaborative and works effectively in a team.
• A good knowledge of legal procedures.