Construction Litigation – Bristol/ hybrid (BBJ921954615) Bristol, England
| Salary: | GBP56000 - GBP60000 per annum |
Construction Litigation – Bristol/ hybrid
Top tier Legal 500
Excellent opportunity for a construction litigation solicitor to join a top ranked Chambers and Legal 500 firm.
The Construction Insurance team is seeking an Associate to join the team in Bristol. The team is part of the firm's Insurance Group and has a well-established client base, acting for the vast majority of Professional Indemnity Insurers in the market and their insureds.
The Construction Insurance team spans London and Bristol giving you the opportunity to work with a number of partners and lawyers within a vibrant and growing team. The work will be varied, interesting and challenging and you will be given autonomy. There will be the opportunity to work on matters involving a range of construction related professions with values ranging from tens of thousands of pounds to multi millions. You will also have the opportunity to get involved with business development and client initiatives.
The team is top ranked for Professional Negligence in both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.
The team handles a wide variety of claims against various construction related professionals including engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, project managers, design / build contractors and surveyors. The role largely involves defending liability claims both pre and post litigation, but the team also provide advice and representation on associated matters such as adjudication, disciplinary proceedings, arbitration and risk management.
The team is also frequently asked to advise insurers on the policy coverage aspect of claims. As well as acting for all of the major Professional Indemnity Insurers, the team also acts directly for a number of large professional services firms.
You will manage a caseload of construction professional indemnity claims, including coverage issues and will ideally be a NQ - 4 years PQE solicitor with strong grounding in construction litigation experience. Experience of insurance is desirable but not essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, ambitious and established team.
In return the firm offer market leading salary and benefits and hybrid and flexible working.
For further details and to apply please contact Briony at Chadwick Nott. All enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence.
01179 171 874
brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk