Our Construction Insurance team is seeking an Associate to join the
team in Bristol. The 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 and their insureds.
The Construction Insurance team spans London and Bristol giving you
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.
The team is top ranked for Professional Negligence in both Chambers
& Partners and Legal 500.
The role
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 and
representation on associated matters such as adjudication,
disciplinary proceedings, arbitration and risk management.
The team is also frequently asked to advise insurers on the policy
coverage aspect of claims. As well as acting for all of the major
Professional Indemnity Insurers, the team also acts directly for a
number of large professional services firms.
In addition to the above, you can expect to:
Manage a caseload of construction professional indemnity claims,
including coverage issues.
Deliver 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.
Support the team to manage the client experience, develop trusted
relationships and interact with clients confidently to achieve the
best outcome for the client.
Contribute to the development and improvement of the team's
service, support, processes, and procedures.
Work to develop an environment of constant improvement:
enthusiastically sharing with and helping others.
Capture and collate required Management Information in accordance
with agreed practice for clients.
Arrange and attend client events, when required.
Knowledge, skills and experience
NQ - 4 years PQE or equivalent relevant expertise.
A strong grounding in construction litigation experience.
Experience of insurance is desirable but not essential.
Able to work efficiently and commercially and understand the
importance of financial hygiene.
A good knowledge of legal procedures.
Good attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
Excellent communication skills (both orally and in writing).
An ability to adapt to shifting priorities and adapt plans accordingly.
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.
