Job Description

Senior Associate (7+ PQE) role in construction & insurance disputes, handling complex, high-value litigation and coverage matters.

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- Work on complex construction disputes and infrastructure claims
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- Advise insurers on coverage, indemnity, and construction liability matters
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- Lead litigation, arbitration, and adjudication with strong client exposure
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Join a leading and highly regarded national disputes practice at the forefront of complex construction, infrastructure, and insurance litigation across a diverse client base.

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The Opportunity

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Our client is seeking a Senior Associate (7+ PQE) to join a high-performing disputes team specialising in construction and engineering disputes, and insurance coverage litigation.

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Working closely with senior partners, you will advise a broad client base including insurers, contractors, principals, and consultants on high-value, technically complex matters. The work spans the full lifecycle of disputes from front-end risk advisory through to litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution.

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This role offers exposure to some of the market's most significant construction and infrastructure disputes, often involving multi-party claims, major project failures, and complex insurance coverage issues.

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The Team

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This team is recognised for its deep expertise at the intersection of construction and insurance, acting on high-value, technically demanding disputes. The partners are known for their strategic approach to litigation and their strong relationships across the insurance and construction sectors.

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You will be part of a collaborative team that values technical excellence, practical advice, and long-term client partnerships.





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Key Responsibilities

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- Act on large-scale construction and engineering disputes (including defects, delay, and disruption claims)
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- Advise insurers on policy coverage, indemnity disputes, and subrogated recoveries
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- Manage professional indemnity matters involving engineers, contractors, and other construction professionals
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- Run Supreme Court litigation, arbitrations, adjudications, and mediations
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- Provide strategic advice on risk allocation, contract interpretation, and dispute avoidance
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- Work closely with clients, experts, and counsel on technically complex matters
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- Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team development
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Requirements

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- 7+ years' PQE with a robust background in construction disputes or insurance litigation, or bot
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- Experience acting for insurers (particularly in construction-related claims) highly regarded
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- Familiarity with standard form construction contracts (e.g. AS, bespoke EPC/D&C;)
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- Strong understanding of coverage issues, liability frameworks, and quantum in construction claims
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- Proven ability to manage complex matters and engage directly with clients
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- Commercially focused with strong drafting and advocacy skills
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What's on Offer

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- Exposure to major construction and infrastructure disputes
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- A strong pipeline of insurance coverage and liability work
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- Genuine responsibility and client contact at senior level
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- Clear pathway to progression
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- Flexible and supportive working environment
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Please reach out to [email protected] / 0479 085 447 for further information on this role or any other roles that TAG Legal Search are recruiting.

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📌 Senior Associate (7+) - General Insurance / Construction Litigation - Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra (New South Wales)
🏢 TAG Legal Search
📍 New South Wales