Construction Insurance Lawyer

About the Role:

We are looking to recruit an experienced Insurance Lawyer with a focus on Construction to join a leading firm in Bristol. This role will involve advising and representing insurers, construction professionals, and corporate clients on a wide range of liability issues arising from construction and engineering projects.

You will manage complex and high-value professional indemnity claims, policy coverage matters, and liability disputes involving contractors, architects, engineers, and design consultants. The role offers a broad mix of pre-action advisory work, dispute resolution, and court proceedings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising on and managing claims involving construction professionals, including allegations of negligence, design defects, and contract breaches.
• Acting for major insurers, insured parties, and self-insured companies in defending liability claims.
• Reviewing and advising on insurance policy coverage, exclusions, and indemnity issues.
• Managing a caseload of contentious matters including litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and other forms of ADR.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and settlement agreements.
• Conducting settlement negotiations and mediations.
• Liaising with clients, experts, counsel, and loss adjusters.
• Supporting business development and contributing to team knowledge and training initiatives.

Requirements:

Essential:

• UK-qualified Solicitor (1-5 PQE, but all levels considered).
• Strong experience in construction-related disputes and liability claims.
• Sound knowledge of relevant insurance frameworks, particularly professional indemnity.
• Track record of managing litigation or arbitration proceedings independently or with supervision.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client service.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

How to Apply:

Please get in touch with Sam Kingscott on 07897 059 045 or samuel@rolfberryman.com.