Kennedys is looking for an Associate to join our Professional Liability team in Manchester, with a particular focus on construction-related professional liability matters. This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly regarded and growing UK practice, working alongside colleagues across our Bristol, London, Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester and Belfast offices.

We are interested in speaking to candidates with experience in construction professional indemnity matters, including claims involving architects, engineers, surveyors, design-and-build contractors and other construction professionals. If you are interested in working in a supportive environment with ambitious colleagues, we would love to hear from you.

Team

Kennedys' professional liability team handles complex construction-related claims for insurers and their insureds. The team advises on disputes arising from the design, specification and delivery of construction projects, including claims involving architects, engineers, surveyors, consultants and contractors, as well as associated policy coverage issues.

Clients

• Insurers and reinsurers
• Architects and architectural practices
• Engineers and engineering consultancies
• Surveyors and project managers
• Design-and-build contractors
• Specialist construction consultants and other built-environment professionals

Cases

• Construction professional indemnity claims involving allegations such as defective design, specification failures, inadequate supervision, delay and cost overruns, together with related insurance coverage advice and policy disputes.

Required experience

• At least 2 years' PQE as a UK-qualified solicitor, or equivalent CILEX qualification, with relevant professional indemnity experience.*
• Experience assisting with complex construction professional indemnity disputes in a team environment, ideally together with experience managing an individual caseload.
• Familiarity with professional indemnity policies, coverage issues and the contractual framework commonly encountered in construction disputes.
• Previous experience of client contact and attendance at business development events preferred, and/or willingness to engage actively in client development.