Contentious Construction Associate 1-3 PQE (PI/Insurance) – London

Chadwick Nott; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Contentious Construction Associate (1–3 PQE) for a fast-growing mid-sized City firm in London. You will specialise in professional indemnity claims, acting for insurers and construction professionals against surveyors, architects and managers.

The role offers strong career progression, a collaborative culture, and a healthy work/life balance. Experience of PI claims and liability defence is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 1–3 PQE.
• Experience handling construction-related professional indemnity claims.
• Experience defending liability claims and advising insurers on policy coverage.

Responsibilities

• Managing professional indemnity claims.
• Defending liability claims including pre and post litigation.
• Advising insurers on policy coverage relating to claim.
• Adjudication.
• Arbitration.

Skills

PI claims handling

Construction experience

Adjudication

Arbitration

Education

England & Wales solicitor

Job description

Job Title: Contentious Construction Associate 1-3 PQE (PI/Insurance)-Mid Sized City law firm
Salary: £90,000-£100,000
PQE Level: 1-3 PQE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-Time

Firm:
Our client is a fast growing and highly profitable mid-sized City law firm with a strong contentious construction practice and a sub team specialising in handling professional indemnity claims. acting for leading professional indemnity insurers and construction contractors and consultancies on claims against construction professionals such as surveyors, architects, project managers.

Role:
Specialising in handling professional indemnity claims. acting for leading professional indemnity insurers and construction contractors and consultancies on claims against construction professionals such as surveyors, architects, project managers.

• Managing professional indemnity claims
• Defending liability claims including pre and post litigation
• Advising insurers on policy coverage relating to claim
• Adjudication
• Arbitration

Key attractions include:

• Quality of work and breadth of clients
• Strong career progression prospects- ideally positioned within the team for senior associate and beyond
• Collaborative and supportive culture
• Healthy work/life balance

Successful candidate:

• 1-3 PQE England & Wales or commonwealth qualified solicitor
• At least 1 years contentious construction experience
• Must have experience handling construction related professional indemnity claims

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £90000 – £100000 per annum
Location: London,