THE FIRM
A UK firm with a national and international network.
THE ROLE
The Construction Insurance team is seeking a lawyer to join the team in London.
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 as well as many of the UK's largest contractors and construction consultancies, both on joint and direct instructions.
They handle a wide variety of claims against various construction related professionals including engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, project managers, design and build contractors and surveyors.
The role largely involves defending liability claims both pre and post litigation, but the team also provides advice / representation on associated matters such as adjudication, disciplinary proceedings, arbitration and risk management.
The team is also frequently asked to advise insurers on policy coverage aspect of claims.
THE CANDIDATE
You will have the opportunity to work with a number of partners and lawyers within a vibrant and growing team which is top ranked for Professional Negligence in the legal directories.
With 2-5PQE you should have construction litigation experience; experience of insurance is desirable but not essential.
Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.