Handle complex insurance litigation involving property damage, construction losses, liability claims, coverage disputes, indemnity, subrogation, and commercial recoveries. Advise clients, defend multi-party claims, manage litigated actions, draft legal documents, analyze cases, and maintain client relationships. The role supports government bodies, contractors, subcontractors, and service providers, working closely with a senior lawyer in a collaborative team.
Our client is an established firm with a respected insurance practice. They’re looking for an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join a small, collegiate team handling complex property damage and construction disputes. You’ll work closely with a senior lawyer on substantial, multi-party matters, and there’s a clear path to progression.
What you’ll be doing
- Advising on policy coverage for first-party and third-party liability claims arising from building, trade and construction losses
- Defending complex multi-party property damage and liability claims
- Running subrogated and commercial recoveries, from prospects advice and pre-litigation negotiations through to litigated actions
- Advising on indemnity under general liability and principal-arranged insurance policies
- Handling public and occupiers’ liability matters
- Acting for government bodies, major head contractors, national subcontractors and service providers
What you’ll bring
- Solid experience in insurance litigation, ideally in property damage, construction or general liability
- Experience with coverage disputes and/or recovery actions
- Strong drafting, analytical and case management skills
- The confidence to run complex matters and manage client relationships
- Associate or Senior Associate level experience (the title will reflect your experience)
Why this role
- High-quality, complex work on larger matters
- A small, supportive team with a clear path to progression
- Flexible working arrangements
- A generous salary package
For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Nick via [email protected] or hit apply!
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