Keoghs is seeking to recruit a Construction Technical Lead to deal with delegated and non-delegated high value Construction and EL/PL claims. This diverse role offers an excellent opportunity to work within Keoghs’ thriving Corporate Sector Risks Practice with a variety of high-profile construction, retail and insurance clients. The successful candidate will predominantly handle a specialist/high value case load up to a value of £1,000,000. The successful candidate would also be a Technical Lead for several Construction clients and be involved and may lead in both client and internal technical meetings. Key Responsibilities Technical Lead: Construction Technical Lead and Point of contact for day-to-day queries for both Keoghs, Client Managers / Team Leaders, Broker and Insurer Technical referrals point for all Corporate Risks construction accounts. Responsible for preparing and maintaining client litigation handling manuals and regularly updates on changes and developments Provide technical oversight, supervision, mentoring and training across pre-litigation and litigation construction teams. Devising strategies and updates on industry developments Sign court documents for construction clients and support technical quality, governance, and risk management across the portfolio. Manage a small number of construction client risks and provide technical input on client opportunities as the sector grows. Lead liaison on client audits for designated Construction clients with support from Client Service Manager Support the CAM with litigation handling manuals and regularly update team on any changes and developments Prepare for and attend Operational and Performance review meetings with Construction clients to include focus on KPIs (quality/defensibility) and claims risk related performance, and ownership of technical aspects of claims pack Attendance at internal technical meetings led by Technical Manager/Director File Handling: Building relationships with Keoghs clients and, where appropriate Insurers Manage a mixed caseload of construction / EL/PL multi track/specialist cases consisting of claims typically valued more than £100,00 Minimum five chargeable hours per day Provide assistance to CAMS and Partners on specialist and high value claims up to a value of £1,000,000. Assessing and advising on liability and quantum Devising strategies to resolve cases with the best possible outcome, identifying areas to investigate and evidence to collate Make full use of the firm’s Case Management System in progressing files from receipt to closure Draft pleadings to include Defences and witness evidence Attend court in person or by telephone, attend trials, settlement conferences etc as required Achieve targets in terms of chargeable hours, WIP and the collection of client MI Working with the wider team to ensure a seamless delivery of services to Keoghs clients To ensure compliance with the SRA standards We are connected We are Dynamic We are Innovative We succeed together Job Benefits Davies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy
EL PL Technical Lead employer: Keoghs LLP
Keoghs LLP is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and professional growth within the Complex Injury team in Manchester. With the flexibility of hybrid working and the opportunity to engage with high-profile cases, employees benefit from a supportive environment that prioritises career development and work-life balance.
