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The team handles high value and complex claims against solicitors, industry professionals, consultants, accountants, IFAs and surveyors. You will also be assisting in the handling of complex PI construction claims against architects, engineers and contractors, on a wide range of professional indemnity and professional negligence matters.

About Beale & Co

Beale & Co provides specialist legal advice to the construction and insurance sectors. With lawyers spread across offices in London, Bristol, Glasgow, Dublin, Dubai and Toronto, the Firm has a long track record in successfully acting for clients all over the world. Our teams handle complex international arbitration; professional indemnity disputes; coverage; claims handling; corporate and commercial and contracts and projects advisory matters, with an emphasis on finding the best possible legal and commercial solutions to meet our clients’ needs.

About You

We are interested in speaking with candidates who:

• Are qualified Solicitors with around 2-4 years’ PQE.
• Have experience in litigation, dispute resolution, construction, insurance or professional indemnity/negligence work.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and client relationship management abilities.
• Are commercially aware and committed to delivering practical solutions for clients.
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a high performing team.
• Demonstrable experience of living the values of our Firm.

Why Beale & Co?

At Beale & Co, we combine specialist expertise with a genuinely collaborative culture. We are committed to supporting our people through high quality work, professional development opportunities and career progression.

You will join a respected international practice with a strong reputation in its specialist sectors and have the opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding matters alongside recognised experts in their fields.

Apply Now

If you are looking to take the next step in your legal career with a firm that is recognised for its expertise in the construction and insurance sectors, we would love to hear from you.

In return, you will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people.

For further information on the role, please apply send your CV to HRDept@beale-law.com or if you want a confidential chat about the role, then feel free to call Jonathan Brett on 0203 053 3091.

Beale & Co

Beale & Co provides specialist legal advice to the construction and insurance sectors. With lawyers spread across offices in London, Bristol, Glasgow, Dublin, Dubai and Toronto, the Firm has a long track record in successfully acting for clients all over the world. Our teams handle complex contracts and projects advisory matters; international arbitration; professional indemnity disputes; coverage; claims handling; and corporate and commercial matters, with an emphasis on finding the best possible legal and commercial solutions to meet our clients’ needs.

The Role: Non-Contentious Construction

The successful candidate will have experience advising on:

• Procurement routes and project delivery structures.
• Construction contracts (Irish and international standard forms, as well as bespoke forms).
• Main contracts and sub-contracts.
• Professional appointments and consultancy agreements.
• Construction aspects of real estate finance and development, including (but not limited to) collateral warranties, development agreements, agreements for lease etc.
• Bonds, guarantees and other security documentation.
• Joint venture agreements and alliance agreements.
• PFI, PPP and other infrastructure project documentation.
• Transactional construction matters across a variety of sectors.
• Construction aspects of domestic and international projects.

Experience of advising on international projects, particularly those involving the UK market, would be advantageous but is not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising clients on procurement strategies and project delivery structures.
• Drafting and negotiating construction and engineering contracts.
• Advising on professional appointments, collateral warranties, guarantees and associated project documentation.
• Supporting clients through all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Working closely with clients, consultants, contractors and funders to deliver commercially focused advice.
• Assisting with business development initiatives and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Contributing to the continued growth and success of the Construction team.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong technical construction law expertise across non-contentious construction matters.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of construction and engineering contracts.
• The ability to manage matters independently while supervising more junior team members where appropriate.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and client management skills.
• A proactive approach to business development and relationship building.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients on complex and high-value projects.
• Demonstrable experience of living the values of our Firm.

Apply Now

If you are looking to take the next step in your legal career with a firm that is recognised for its expertise in the construction and insurance sectors, we would love to hear from you.

In return, you will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people.

For further information on the role, please apply send your CV to HRDept@beale-law.com or if you want a confidential chat about the role, then feel free to call Jonathan Brett on +44 203 053 3091.

The Role

You will advise insurers and construction professionals, including architects, engineers, surveyors and other consultants, on a wide range of professional indemnity and professional negligence matters.

Your work will include:

• Defending professional negligence claims against construction professionals such as engineers, architects, surveyors and design & build contractors.
• Advising on professional indemnity insurance coverage issues.
• Managing litigated matters in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session.
• Drafting pleadings, reports, client correspondence and legal advice.
• Working alongside partners and senior lawyers on complex and high-value disputes.
• Supporting alternative dispute resolution processes, including mediation and adjudication where appropriate.
• Building strong relationships with insurer and professional clients.

About You

We’re keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Qualification as a Scottish Solicitor.
• NQ to 3 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Experience in litigation, commercial disputes, insurance litigation, professional negligence or construction disputes would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, drafting and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to client service.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A genuine interest in the construction, engineering and insurance sectors.
• Demonstrable experience of living the values of our Firm.

Why Beale & Co?

Joining Beale & Co offers the opportunity to work within one of the leading specialist construction and professional indemnity practices in the market. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality work in a supportive and collaborative environment that encourages professional development and career progression.

If you are looking to build a successful career in professional indemnity and construction related disputes within a highly regarded specialist firm, we would be delighted to hear from you.

In return, you will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people.

For further information on the role, please apply and send your CV to HRDept@beale-law.com or if you want a confidential chat about the role, then feel free to call Jonathan Brett on 0203 053 3091.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Advising professional clients and their insurers on case strategy, claim and cost reserves and insurance coverage matters.
• Handling high value and complex claims from policy response to conclusion.
• Preparing reports for Insurers with the ability to explain and advise succinctly on difficult and complex areas.
• Managing the Insurer/Insured relationship, being aware of potential conflicts.
• Monitoring critical dates and ensuring compliance with Insurer service level agreements.
• Preparing for Court cases at all levels.
• ADR, including negotiation and mediation.
• Identifying and advancing business development opportunities.
• The supervision of less experienced members of the team.

Essential Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will, therefore, have a minimum of 8 years PQE, ideally in Professional Indemnity, however we will consider candidates with a strong litigation background and who displays excellent legal ability and initiative, strong technical skills as well as confidence in managing and prioritising a full and varied caseload. You will be a strong communicator with good attention to detail.

We are looking for an individual who is willing to take the lead on matters and act as a mentor and supervisor for junior members of staff in dealing with complex cases. The successful candidate will be expected to delegate and monitor workload and tasks to ensure the effective case management of claims.

In addition, you will have excellent academics and a willingness to learn and develop your legal knowledge.

In return, you will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people.

For further information on the role, please apply send your CV to HRDept@beale-law.com or if you want a confidential chat about the role, then feel free to call Jonathan Brett on 0203 053 3091.

About Beale & Co

Beale & Co provides specialist legal advice to the construction and insurance sectors. With lawyers spread across offices in London, Bristol, Glasgow, Dublin, Dubai and Toronto, the Firm has a long track record in successfully acting for clients all over the world. Our teams handle complex international arbitration; professional indemnity disputes; coverage; claims handling; corporate and commercial and contracts and projects advisory matters, with an emphasis on finding the best possible legal and commercial solutions to meet our clients’ needs.

Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following:

• Defending claims both with and without the assistance of panel solicitors, depending on the value and complexity of the claim. Be actively involved in dealing with claims from initial notification through to settlement; successful rebuttal; or until the matter falls outside of the parameters of the claims handling scheme.
• Reviewing new claims and assessing liability and quantum, as well as a preliminary assessment of coverage, in order that the most suitable strategy can be set.
• Keeping the strategy under review during the life of the claim and tailoring it to reflect developments as they arise.
• Dealing directly with clients assisting them in responding to claims by drafting letters for them to send, approving correspondence, instructing experts and where appropriate conducting settlement negotiations on behalf of the client.
• Collating monthly management information from the scheme’s case management system and assisting with billing the files received in the scheme.
• Business development and marketing with qualified fee earners.

The Person

• Have previous experience of handling professional indemnity claims and handling (pre-litigation) aspects of a file.
• Have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Be able to prioritise a busy workload whilst working to SLA deadlines.
• Have good IT literacy including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Possess good negotiating skills; and a willingness to find practical, innovative and commercial solutions.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Proven ability to form relationships with people inside and outside of the Firm and at all levels.
• Strong team player with a collaborative and positive approach.
• Demonstrable experience of sharing knowledge and best practice to help colleagues develop.
• Demonstrable experience of living the values of our Firm.

How to apply

In return, you will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people.

For further information on the role, please apply send your CV to HRDept@beale-law.com or if you want a confidential chat about the role, then feel free to call Jonathan Brett on 0203 053 3091.

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