Insurance Disputes Lawyer (First-Party Construction, Property & Energy)

Overview

In this role you will support a leading international Insurance & Reinsurance practice in London, focusing on first‑party coverage for high‑value construction projects. You will work on CAR/EAR, DSU, property damage, BI, and energy/renewables cover, with international matters across multiple regions. You will advise insurers and reinsurers, handle complex coverage issues, and contribute to non‑contentious policy wording and contract advice. You will collaborate closely with a partner, manage significant matters, and develop client relationships in a growing team. This is an opportunity to specialise in first‑party coverage with extensive dispute resolution exposure and international scale.

Responsibilities

• Advise on construction all risks (CAR) and related policy coverage for high‑value projects
• Handle disputes and coverage issues through litigation, arbitration, mediation, and adjudication
• Provide non‑contentious policy wording and contract advice
• Develop client relationships and manage significant matters from an early stage
• Contribute to international matters across the UK, Europe, Africa and the Middle East
• Draft clear, commercial coverage opinions and recommendations
• Collaborate with partners and cross‑functional teams to deliver integrated insurance solutions
• Engage with clients to understand project risks and convert complex coverage into actionable guidance

Key requirements

• At least 4 years’ PQE
• Experience of construction all risks (CAR) coverage work
• Ideally experience in property damage, energy or renewables claims, or large loss work
• Wider contentious experience including litigation and arbitration
• Strong drafting skills and ability to translate complex coverage issues into clear advice

• Client‑facing communication
• Commercial awareness
• Team collaboration
• Construction all risks (CAR) coverage
• Litigation and arbitration
• Mediation and adjudication

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