Construction - Associate

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ROLE OVERVIEW

The team

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.