Construction Litigation Solicitor

Bydand Recruitment Services Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 89,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a qualified Associate to join their Construction Insurance team in London. You will handle liability claims against construction professionals and advise on policy interpretation. Ideal candidates have a strong grounding in construction litigation and excellent communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior associate to develop their career in a respected national practice.

Qualifications

• NQ+ experience in construction litigation or professional indemnity.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills are required.
• Experience in insurance law is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Defend liability claims against construction professionals including architects and engineers.
• Manage a caseload of professional indemnity claims.
• Advise on coverage issues and policy interpretation.

Skills

Construction litigation experience

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

Associate – Construction Disputes – London
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified Associate to join a leading Construction Insurance team in London. The team is part of a top-ranked 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 £105,000 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.

• 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 associate seeking to build their profile in construction professional indemnity within a high-performing national practice.