Associate – Construction (Professional Indemnity) – Bristol NQ+
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified Associate to join a leading Construction Insurance team in Bristol. The team is part of a top-ranked national insurance practice, advising the majority of professional indemnity insurers and their insureds across a wide range of high-value, complex claims.
Summary
Job title: Associate – Construction (Professional Indemnity)
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to £85,000 DoE
Reports to: Partners, Construction Insurance
Experience: NQ+ Experience in construction litigation or Professional Indemnity
The Role
The successful candidate will defend liability claims against construction professionals including architects, engineers, project managers, and contractors, acting for both insurers and insureds. The work spans litigation, adjudication, arbitration, and risk management advisory.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing a caseload of professional indemnity claims involving construction professionals
* Advising on coverage issues and policy interpretation
* Representing clients in pre-action, court proceedings, and ADR forums
About You
* Experience or a strong grounding in construction litigation or within professional negligence
* Experience in insurance law is desirable but not essential
* Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
* Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail
* Commercially aware with a focus on financial efficiency and client service
This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior to mid-level associate seeking to build their profile in construction professional indemnity within a high-performing national practice.
Applications are invited from confident and motivated lawyers ready to take the next step in their litigation career.