# Associate - Professional Indemnity Construction at Dacbeachcroft

> Hybrid · United Kingdom · Junior · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/pinpoint%3Adacbeachcroft%3A484959 (read 2026-11-08).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Dacbeachcroft](https://alderhq.app/companies/dacbeachcroft)
- Location text: London - Woolgate, City of London
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Hybrid · United Kingdom (evidence: "Location: London - Woolgate, City of London")
- Posted: already open when tracking began; date unknown
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-07
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://apply.dacbeachcroft.com/en/postings/ab088e87-9ece-4f14-896e-af67e9023e16

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (London, n 54): p25 £35k, median £46k, p75 £53k

## Description (the employer's text)

We are looking to recruit an Associate to join our highly regarded Construction Professional Indemnity (PI) team. This is an exciting opportunity to help grow a key part of the firm’s insurance and construction disputes offering, working closely with colleagues nationally and internationally.

### Responsibilities

Based in our London office, the successful candidate will join a prestigious and expanding Construction PI practice. You will work on complex, high‑value matters involving a broad range of construction professionals and insurers, including:

- Defending claims brought against construction professionals such as architects, engineers, design & build contractors, project managers, quantity surveyors and specialist consultants.
- Acting for major insurers, Lloyd’s syndicates and global brokers.
- Advising on policy coverage, notifications and strategic claims management.
- Managing disputes involving alleged professional negligence, errors in design, cost overruns, defective work, delay, oversight and project management failures.
- Supporting insurers and insureds on risk mitigation and pre‑action strategy.
- Handling formal dispute resolution processes including litigation, arbitration, adjudication, mediation and negotiated settlements.
You will be part of a collaborative London-based team while working closely with colleagues across the UK and internationally on multi‑jurisdictional matters.

### Skills

We are seeking a candidate with the following:

- 4–7+ years PQE with a strong track record in Construction Professional Indemnity and/or professional negligence litigation.
- Experience acting for insurers or insureds in PI disputes (construction sector experience preferred).
- Strong understanding of construction processes, professional duties and technical documentation.
- Excellent legal analysis, drafting and case management skills.
- Confidence in dealing directly with insurer clients and construction professionals on day‑to‑day matters.
- A team‑focused approach with a willingness to share knowledge, supervise junior colleagues and contribute to team development.
- Strong commercial awareness and willingness to engage in client development and wider business strategy to support growth of the Construction PI practice.

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