Associate - Professional Indemnity

Location: Liverpool with hybrid working and at least 1 day per week in the office; Birmingham and other office locations may also be considered.

Company

hirify.global, through Keoghs, provides legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses, and other suppliers to the insurance sector.

What you will do

• Work with partners and the Professional Indemnity team on high-value and multi-party construction disputes.
• Handle smaller construction claims independently.
• Review documents and evidence, prepare reports, conduct investigations, and manage disclosure.
• Liaise with insured parties and insurers, instruct counsel and experts, and conduct legal research and drafting.
• Attend conferences, trials, disciplinary hearings, and court appointments.
• Advise on policy coverage, defend construction professionals in disciplinary proceedings, and deliver seminars or training for insurer clients.

Requirements

• At least 4 years' post-qualification experience.
• Previous experience in defendant insurance, professional indemnity, and construction litigation.
• Experience handling construction disputes and claims involving architects, engineers, surveyors, contractors, or other construction professionals.
• Ability to comply with the SRA Code of Conduct and relevant service standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with a minimum of 1 day per week in the office.
• Professional development, client interaction, and opportunities for secondments with insurers.
• Private medical insurance, permanent health insurance, critical illness cover, and a healthcare cash plan.
• 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 3 days and additional leave based on service.
• Employer pension contribution, death-in-service cover, incentive plan, cycle-to-work scheme, technology scheme, season ticket loan, and Gym Flex.

Hiring process

• Application and CV review.
• Initial interview followed by a second-stage interview.
• Offer and hiring.