Senior Associate, Construction Disputes and Insurance Expert
13 hours ago
Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm seeking a highly skilled Senior Associate to join our Insurance Law & Litigation practice.
As a Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of diverse construction disputes, providing advice to insurers on cover and having primary responsibility for the day-to-day running of litigation.
Responsibilities- Providing expert advice to insurers on cover, including professional indemnity insurance and other construction policies
- Managing litigation, including document management, correspondence with opposing solicitors, and court attendances
- Preparing briefs for and attending hearings with Counsel
- Retaining expert witnesses and finalising witness reports, as well as interviewing lay witnesses and preparing drafts of lay witness statements
- Corresponding and obtaining instructions from clients, both insured and insurers
- Maintaining client portals and dealing with coverage Counsel
- Assisting with the preparation and presentation of workshops on construction insurance for clients
- Collaborating with senior practitioners and other team members, coaching and mentoring junior lawyers, and supporting graduates and seasonal clerks throughout their rotations
- Retaining and building business
- A tertiary qualification in Law with a current Practicing Certificate for relevant jurisdiction
- 5+ years PAE experience working principally in construction litigation, with experience in insurance highly advantageous
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a passion for influencing and negotiating successful outcomes
- Highly organised, with effective and timely file management and billing ability
- A highly developed customer service ethic and proven experience in building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and peers
- A willingness and ability to learn and develop new skills, with a passion for sharing and upskilling junior lawyers
- A focus on continuous improvement, driving efficiencies, and a solution-oriented approach to work
Lander & Rogers is a down-to-earth, collaborative, and supportive culture that invests in its people and empowers them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally.
BenefitsWe offer a range of benefits to encourage professional development and ongoing learning, connection with colleagues, staying healthy, and community involvement, including hybrid work, additional leave, home office, fitness & wellness allowance, and tech discounts.
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