Construction Associate
This leading law firm are seeking a talented Associate to join their construction insurance team based in London. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a number of partners and lawyers within a vibrant and growing team. About the Team The construction insurance 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.The team also works with many of the UK's largest contractors and construction consultancies, both on joint and direct instructions.The team handles 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 The role largely involves defending liability claims both pre and post litigation, but the team also provide advice / representation on associated matters such as adjudication, disciplinary proceedings, arbitration and risk management.Management of a caseload of construction professional indemnity claims, including coverage issuesDelivering high quality and timely output to clients, ensuring the highest levels of client service and alignment with agreed working practices and client service level agreementsCapturing and collating required Management Information in accordance with agreed practice for clientsThere 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. Knowledge, Skills and Experience 3 - 5 years PQEThe candidate should have construction litigation experience; experience of insurance is desirable but not essential.A good knowledge of legal proceduresBe able to demonstrate good initiative and problem solving skills, but be conscious of when to consult othersHave the ability to multi-task and able to manage upwardsGood knowledge of Microsoft Office. If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume, transcript and writing sample.Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Dafydd Marshman for a confidential discussion. Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer *Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving we are unable to contact applicants who have been unsuccessful
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