Senior Associate (7+ PQE) role in construction & insurance disputes, handling complex, high-value litigation and coverage matters.
Work on complex construction disputes and infrastructure claims
Advise insurers on coverage, indemnity, and construction liability matters
Lead litigation, arbitration, and adjudication with strong client exposure
Join a leading and highly regarded national disputes practice at the forefront of complex construction, infrastructure, and insurance litigation across a diverse client base.
The Opportunity
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.
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.
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.
The Team
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.
You will be part of a collaborative team that values technical excellence, practical advice,



and long-term client partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
Act on large-scale construction and engineering disputes (including defects, delay, and disruption claims)
Advise insurers on policy coverage, indemnity disputes, and subrogated recoveries
Manage professional indemnity matters involving engineers, contractors, and other construction professionals
Run Supreme Court litigation, arbitrations, adjudications, and mediations
Provide strategic advice on risk allocation, contract interpretation, and dispute avoidance
Work closely with clients, experts, and counsel on technically complex matters
Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team development
Requirements
7+ years' PQE with a strong background in construction disputes or insurance litigation, or bot
Experience acting for insurers (particularly in construction-related claims) highly regarded
Familiarity with standard form construction contracts (e.g. AS, bespoke EPC/D&C;)
Strong understanding of coverage issues, liability frameworks, and quantum in construction claims
Proven ability to manage complex matters and engage directly with clients
Commercially focused with robust drafting and advocacy skills
What's on Offer
Exposure to major construction and infrastructure disputes
A strong pipeline of insurance coverage and liability work
Genuine responsibility and client contact at senior level
Clear pathway to progression
Versatile and supportive working environment
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📌 Senior Associate (7+) - General Insurance / Construction Litigation - Sydney,Brisbane, Canberra (New South Wales)
🏢 TAG Legal Search
📍 New South Wales