Contentious Construction Solicitor

TipTopJob; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit share

Generous pension with salary sacrifice

Five weeks' annual leave

Buy/sell additional leave

Enhanced family leave

Income protection

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

eNL is recruiting a Contentious Construction Solicitor for London. The role focuses on representing leading insurers, MGAs and Lloyds on complex construction-related professional indemnity disputes, with responsibility for managing high-value claims and supervising junior lawyers.

The candidate should have 8+ years PQE, strong PI and/or commercial litigation experience, and excellent client management skills to support the continued growth of the practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 8 years PQE and strong experience in professional indemnity and/or commercial litigation.
• Experience advising insurers on construction-related claims or coverage matters is advantageous.
• Excellent technical ability, strong commercial awareness and exceptional client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise insurers, MGAs and Lloyds on complex construction-related indemnity claims.
• Supervise and develop junior lawyers; build strong client relationships.
• Contribute to growth of the professional indemnity practice and lifecycle of claims.

Skills

Construction insurance

Professional indemnity

Commercial litigation

Client management

Supervising juniors

Education

Qualified Solicitor

8+ PQE

Job description

Contentious Construction Solicitor, 8+ PQE, London, ,000 : ,000 DOE. Join a Legal 500 Professional Indemnity team advising on complex construction:related disputes for leading insurers and market participants.

The Role

Working within a growing Construction Insurance practice, you will act for leading insurers, MGAs and Lloyds syndicates on complex and high:value professional indemnity claims involving construction professionals, including architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants. The role will involve managing sophisticated disputes, advising on construction:related coverage matters and delivering commercially focused advice throughout the lifecycle of a claim. You will also have the opportunity to supervise and develop junior lawyers, build strong client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with at least 8 years PQE and strong experience in professional indemnity and/or commercial litigation. Experience advising insurers on construction:related claims or coverage matters would be particularly advantageous. You will possess excellent technical ability, strong commercial awareness, and exceptional client management skills. The successful candidate will be a confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, able to manage complex matters independently while working collaboratively within a wider team. Experience supervising and supporting junior lawyers will also be beneficial.

The Firm

This highly regarded Top 50 UK law firm has an established reputation for delivering high:quality legal advice across a broad range of sectors. The Professional Indemnity practice is recognised as a leading team, offering exposure to complex, high:value disputes, and an impressive client base. The firm provides a collaborative and supportive environment, with strong investment in its people and excellent opportunities for long:term career development.

The Package

Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package

• annual profit share award
• generous pension with salary sacrifice options
• five weeks' annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional leave
• enhanced family leave
• income protection
• life assurance
• confidential employee assistance programme

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.