Solicitor/Associate - Construction Insurance

DAC Beachcroft; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds seeks a Solicitor/Associate to manage construction insurance claims. The role involves direct client handling, policy coverage advice, and collaboration within a high-performing team. Candidates should have 2+ years PQE with experience in insurance litigation, and be proactive in their approach to new initiatives. This position offers an opportunity to work on high-caliber cases in a flexible and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in insurance litigation, construction experience a bonus.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Strong relationship skills and a willingness to support team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction insurance claims and provide policy coverage advice.
• Conduct pre-action and litigated matters.
• Run disclosure exercises and draft witness statements.

Skills

Insurance litigation experience

Strong relationship and client-handling skills

Self-sufficiency in managing a caseload

Change-oriented with a positive approach

Team oriented and collegiate

Education

2+ years PQE

Job description

Solicitor/Associate - Construction Insurance

Department: Professional and Commercial Risk

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Leeds

Description

Are you looking for a role offering intellectual challenge and industry-leading quality work, without compromising on genuine flexibility? An opportunity in our Professional & Commercial Risk team may be for you.

We’re seeking a Solicitor/Associate (2+ PQE) with an interest in construction, engineering and energy claims to join the team based in our Manchester/Leeds office. You’ll play an active role in the continued growth and success of the team, in collaboration with our wider practice in the North, nationally and internationally.

Our team acts for all the main insurance companies and parties in the supply chain across the construction industry, and deals with the full spectrum of insurance work from policy coverage advice, recovery and strategic advice to insurers.

Join a truly international firm where collaboration across disciplines fuels variety and creative problem-solving for high-calibre clients.

Key Responsibilities

As part of the team, you will have:

• A mixed workload of construction insurance claims, including policy coverage advice on CAR/EAR issues in particular
• Responsibility for conducting both pre-action and litigated matters, as well as assisting more senior fee earners
• Responsibility for running disclosure exercises and drafting witness statements
• A good understanding of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation
• The opportunity to liaise directly with experts and counsel

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 2+ years PQE, with insurance litigation experience, construction experience a bonus
• Strong relationship and client-handling skills, commensurate with experience
• A good level of self-sufficiency, managing a caseload commensurate with experience
• Change-oriented, with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives
• Team oriented and collegiate, with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team
• A willingness to work hard as part of a highly ambitious and driven team