Construction Insurance Lawyer

Job Description 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...