Construction Litigation Solicitor - Bristol

Bydand Recruitment Services Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Associate to join a top Construction Insurance team in Bristol. The role involves defending liability claims against construction professionals and managing professional indemnity claims. Ideal candidates will have a strong grounding in construction litigation and excellent communication skills. This position offers a chance to build a profile in a high-performing national practice.

Qualifications

• Experience or a strong grounding in construction litigation or professional negligence.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Construction litigation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational abilities

Client service focus

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Overview

Associate - Construction (Professional Indemnity) - Bristol NQ+

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified Associate to join a leading Construction Insurance team in Bristol. 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.

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.