Associate (Professional Indemnity, 4 Years+ PQE)

We are a specialist Construction and Professional Indemnity practice, with offices in Bristol, London, Dublin, Dubai and now 2 newly established offices in Glasgow and Toronto.   

We wish to recruit a talented Professional Indemnity Associate to join our highly supportive and collaborative team.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and fast growing Professional Indemnity team in Scotland. The Professional Indemnity team are highly regarded in Scotland and regularly act on behalf of a variety of Insurers throughout the UK. The team handle high value and complex claims against solicitors, accountants, IFAs and surveyors. You will also be assisting in the handling of complex PI construction claims against architects, engineers and contractors.
You will be responsible for:

• Advising professional clients and their insurers on case strategy and claim and cost reserves.
• Handling high value and complex claims from policy response to conclusion.
• Preparing reports for Insurers with the ability to explain and advise succinctly on difficult and complex areas.
• Managing the Insurer/Insured relationship, being aware of potential conflicts.
• Monitoring critical dates and ensuring compliance with Insurer service level agreements.
• Preparing for Court cases at all levels and instructing Senior and Junior Counsel.
• Instructing expert reports to assist investigations in respect of liability, causation and quantum.
• Assisting with ADR, including negotiation and mediation.
• Assisting with Adjudicationa.
• Identifying and advancing business development opportunities.

To apply please send your CV to hrdept@beale-law.com

Beale & Co | International Construction and Insurance Law Specialists (beale-law.com)