The Construction Insurance team is part of the firm's Insurance Group
and has a well-established client base, acting for the vast majority
of Professional Indemnity insurers in the market as well as many of
the UK's largest contractors and construction consultancies, both on
joint and direct instructions.
The team handles a wide variety of claims against various
construction related professionals including engineers, architects,
quantity surveyors, project managers, design and 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 team spans London and Bristol and is top ranked for Professional
Negligence in both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.
The role
We have an opportunity for a lawyer to join the Construction
Insurance team in London. The successful candidate will have the
opportunity to work with a number of partners and lawyers within a
vibrant and growing team. 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. You will also have the opportunity to get
involved with business development and client initiatives, as well as:
Managing a caseload of construction professional indemnity claims,
including coverage issues
Delivering a high quality and timely output to clients, ensuring
the highest levels of client service and alignment with agreed
working practices and client service level agreements
Contributing to the development and improvement of the team's
service, support, processes, and procedures
Demonstrating the values and behaviours that for which the team is
known and keep it client-focused
Working to develop an environment of constant improvement:
enthusiastically sharing with and helping others
Capturing and collating required Management Information in
accordance with agreed practice for clients
Arranging and attending client events, when required.
Knowledge, skills and experience
NQ+ PQE or equivalent relevant expertise.
Strong grounding of Construction litigation experience. Experience
of insurance is desirable but not essential.
Able to deliver legal and commercial solutions and establishes
collaborative working relationships with clients and colleagues to
provide an outstanding client experience.
Supports the team to manage the client experience, develops
trusted relationships and interacts with clients confidently to
achieve the best outcome for the client.
Committed to business development to further grow their network
and the practice, spotting opportunities, and sharing these with the team.
Works efficiently and commercially and understands the importance
of financial hygiene.
Collaborative and works effectively in a team.
Understands how to develop junior team members and support their ambitions.
A good knowledge of legal procedures.
Good attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
Excellent communication skills (both orally and in writing).
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and adapt plans accordingly.
Be able to demonstrate good initiative and problem-solving skills
but be conscious of when to consult others.
Committed to being part of a supportive, inclusive and
collaborative firm culture.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
We are problem solvers. Whether in front of clients or behind the
scenes. To solve problems creatively for clients, we need diverse
collaborative thinking; drawing on different experiences, backgrounds
and perspectives. That means that everyone who either applies to, or
works for, the firm is treated equitably. Webelieve in removing
barriers to equal access not least because our people define us and
define what we do. If you need support and adjustments to do your best
work, whether that's during the recruitment process or throughout your
time at RPC, we're here to help.
Flexible working that supports your commitments outside of work is an
important part of our culture and, where possible, we will support
this across all roles. Please get in touch with our recruitment team
if you have any questions about our hybrid working approach or
flexible working policy.
