Senior Construction Insurance Lawyer, 8+ PQE

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top of market remuneration

Bonus scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Taylor Root Dusseldorf seeks a Senior Construction Insurance Lawyer (8+ PQE) to join its disputes team, focusing on construction insurance matters. The role involves advising insurers on complex, high-value contentious cases, including policy interpretation and multi-jurisdictional issues, with substantial autonomy.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership, client management, and deep regulatory knowledge, contributing to a collaborative, inclusive culture and top-tier remuneration

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ post-qualification experience in construction disputes and insurance matters.
• Proven capability in managing complex, high-value contentious cases.
• Deep understanding of policy coverage, claims processes, and related regulations.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring junior team members.
• Commercial awareness and exceptional client relationship management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise insurers and major industry stakeholders on complex, high-value contentious matters in construction insurance.
• Handle coverage disputes and policy interpretation with exposure to multi-jurisdictional issues.
• Lead on intricate claims with autonomy and strategic input.
• Mentor and develop junior team members while coordinating with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Mentoring

Negotiation

Education

8+ PQE in construction disputes & insurance

Job description

Senior Construction Insurance Lawyer - 8+ PQE

This leading national law firm is highly regarded for its collaborative culture, commitment to innovation, and deep sector expertise. Recognised for delivering high-quality work across complex contentious matters, the firm offers its lawyers the chance to work in a dynamic yet supportive environment tailored for career longevity and client excellence.

The Role

You will join the firm’s specialist Disputes team with a focus on construction insurance. The role will involve advising insurers and major industry stakeholders on complex, high-value contentious matters arising within the construction sector. This includes coverage disputes, policy interpretation, and defending claims with exposure to multi-jurisdictional issues. The position involves working closely with senior stakeholders and leading on intricate claims, offering high levels of autonomy and strategic input.

What They’re Looking For

• 8+ years’ post-qualification experience in construction disputes and insurance matters
• Proven capability in managing complex, high-value contentious cases
• Deep understanding of policy coverage, claims processes, and related regulations
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring junior team members
• Commercial awareness and exceptional client relationship management abilities

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity to operate at a senior level within a forward-thinking disputes practice. The firm invests heavily in its lawyers’ development and promotes a culture of inclusion and collaboration. You will benefit from top of market remuneration and an attractive bonus scheme, alongside genuine progression opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

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