Job Description

Location: Liverpool

Type: Permanent

Salary: 75,000 - 80,000 Per Annum (DOE + excellent benefits package)

Professional Indemnity Lawyer (Construction), Liverpool, Salary circa 80K + Excellent Benefits Package

We have an exciting opportunity for a Professional Indemnity lawyer with specialist expertise in the construction industry to join a leading UK law practice in the Liverpool or Manchester office.



You will join a growing team that undertakes a broad range of professional indemnity, largely contentious work with this particular role focussing on defending claims against construction professionals.

About You:

5 years PQE plus (or equivalent)

Well established expertise in Professional Indemnity in construction matters and architect claims

Experience of insurance litigation and policy coverage analysis is essential

Experience of other professional risk claims is desirable

Must have expertise in commercial insurance policies, the insurance market, reporting arrangements, reserving philosophies, and the relationship between brokers, underwriters/insurers and lawyers

Previous secondment to or employment with an insurance organisation would be advantageous

A commercial, strategic, solution-driven and client-focused approach


Strong legal and analytical skills and an eye for detail

Main duties and responsibilities

Proactive management of your own caseload with limited supervision required

Working as part of a team on large, complex, high value matters

Assisting the partners with their caseloads

Preparing detailed and technical reports, correspondence and court documents

Delegating to junior solicitors and supporting with their development

Advising clients in relation to issues of liability and coverage

Liaising with insurer and insured clients, experts, witnesses, counsel and other parties

Benefits

Benefits include 28 days holiday + bank holidays, flexible and hybrid working options, pension plan, private healthcare, discounted gym membership and much more.

Please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.