DAC Beachcroft
Associate - Professional Indemnity Construction
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Associate - Professional Indemnity Construction
Department: Global London - Professional & Financial Lines
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: London - Woolgate
Description
We are looking to recruit an Associate to join our highly regarded Construction Professional Indemnity (PI) team. This is an exciting opportunity to help grow a key part of the firm’s insurance and construction disputes offering, working closely with colleagues nationally and internationally.
Key Responsibilities
Based in our London office, the successful candidate will join a prestigious and expanding Construction PI practice. You will work on complex, high-value matters involving a broad range of construction professionals and insurers, including:
- Defending claims brought against construction professionals such as architects, engineers, design & build contractors, project managers, quantity surveyors, and specialist consultants.
- Acting for major insurers, Lloyd’s syndicates, and global brokers.
- Advising on policy coverage, notifications, and strategic claims management.
- Managing disputes involving alleged professional negligence, errors in design, cost overruns, defective work, delay, oversight, and project management failures.
- Supporting insurers and insureds on risk mitigation and pre-action strategy.
- Handling formal dispute resolution processes including litigation, arbitration, adjudication, mediation, and negotiated settlements.
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You will be part of a collaborative London-based team while working closely with colleagues across the UK and internationally on multi-jurisdictional matters.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
We are seeking a candidate with the following:
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- 4–7+ years PQE with a strong track record in Construction Professional Indemnity and/or professional negligence litigation.
- Experience acting for insurers or insureds in PI disputes (construction sector experience preferred).
- Strong understanding of construction processes, professional duties, and technical documentation.
- Excellent legal analysis, drafting, and case management skills.
- Confidence in dealing directly with insurer clients and construction professionals on day-to-day matters.
- A team-focused approach with a willingness to share knowledge, supervise junior colleagues, and contribute to team development.
- Strong commercial awareness and willingness to engage in client development and wider business strategy to support growth of the Construction PI practice.
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