Contentious Construction Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Generous pension

Five weeks’ annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Income protection

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Contentious Construction Solicitor for a London-based role focusing on professional indemnity disputes arising from construction projects. You will act for leading insurers, MGAs and Lloyd's syndicates on high-value claims involving architects, engineers, contractors and consultants.

Applicants should have 8+ years PQE with strong PI/commercial litigation experience and excellent client management skills. The firm offers a competitive package and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 8 years' PQE in PI and/or commercial litigation.
• Experience advising insurers on construction-related claims or coverage matters.
• Ability to supervise and develop junior lawyers and manage complex disputes.

Responsibilities

• Act for leading insurers on professional indemnity claims involving construction professionals.
• Advise on construction-related coverage matters.
• Deliver commercially focused advice throughout the lifecycle of a claim.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to practice growth.

Skills

Professional Indemnity

Commercial litigation

Construction insurance

Client management

Team supervision

Job description

Contentious Construction Solicitor

8+ PQE, London, £110,000 - £130,000 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 Lloyd's 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, including

• an 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


• and a confidential employee assistance programme

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