Contentious Construction NQ-2 pqe Top 50 firm Bristol

Our client, a leading Top 100 law firm is looking for a Insurance (Construction) Solicitor to join its growing team in Bristol. This is a fantastic first move, where you will be joining a market leading firm for construction and engineering and in a firm which will be able to give you full support and on going training for you to fully develop your career. You should be a commercially astute lawyer who is able to offer practical solutions to the diverse range of issues that clients typically face.

The team handles a wide variety of claims against various construction related professionals including engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, project managers, design/ build contractors and surveyors. 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. The team is also frequently asked to advise insurers on policy coverage aspect of claims. The work will be varied, interesting and challenging and you will be given autonomy; there 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. There will also be the opportunity for you to get involved with business development and other client initiatives.

This is a great first move, whether you are coming to the end of your training contract or are looking for your first move as a qualified solicitor. If you have experience in insurance litigation or in contentious construction, out client would like to hear from you. Offering great on going career development and excellent reward structure.

*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Chadwick Nott Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.