Senior Associate (7+ PQE) role in construction & insurance disputes, handling complex, high-value litigation and coverage matters.
* Work on complex construction disputes and infrastructure claims
* Advise insurers on coverage, indemnity, and construction liability matters
* Lead litigation, arbitration, and adjudication with strong client exposure
Join a leading and highly regarded national disputes practice at the forefront of complex construction, infrastructure, and insurance litigation across a diverse client base.
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking a Senior Associate (7+ PQE) to join a high-performing disputes team specialising in construction and engineering disputes, and insurance coverage litigation.
Working closely with senior partners, you will advise a broad client base including insurers, contractors, principals, and consultants on high-value, technically complex matters. The work spans the full lifecycle of disputes from front-end risk advisory through to litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution.
This role offers exposure to some of the market's most significant construction and infrastructure disputes, often involving multi-party claims, major project failures, and complex insurance coverage issues.
The Team
This team is recognised for its deep expertise at the intersection of construction and insurance, acting on high-value, technically demanding disputes. The partners are known for their strategic approach to litigation and their strong relationships across the insurance and construction sectors.
You will be part of a collaborative team that values technical excellence, practical advice, and long-term client partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
* Act on large-scale construction and engineering disputes (including defects, delay, and disruption claims)
* Advise insurers on policy coverage, indemnity disputes, and subrogated recoveries
* Manage professional indemnity matters involving engineers, contractors, and other construction professionals
* Run Supreme Court litigation, arbitrations, adjudications, and mediations
* Provide strategic advice on risk allocation, contract interpretation, and dispute avoidance
* Work closely with clients, experts, and counsel on technically complex matters
* Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team development
Requirements
* 7+ years' PQE with a strong background in construction disputes or insurance litigation, or bot
* Experience acting for insurers (particularly in construction-related claims) highly regarded
* Familiarity with standard form construction contracts (e.g. AS, bespoke EPC/D&C)
* Strong understanding of coverage issues, liability frameworks, and quantum in construction claims
* Proven ability to manage complex matters and engage directly with clients
* Commercially focused with strong drafting and advocacy skills
What's on Offer
* Exposure to major construction and infrastructure disputes
* A strong pipeline of insurance coverage and liability work
* Genuine responsibility and client contact at senior level
* Clear pathway to progression
* Flexible and supportive working environment
Please reach out to rosie@taglegalsearch.com / 0479 085 447 for further information on this role or any other roles that TAG Legal Search are recruiting.
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