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Kennedys is seeking a talented Associate (1–3 PQE) to join its Property, Energy \& Construction (PEC) team in Chelmsford. The successful candidate will work on a broad range of contentious construction, property damage, subrogated recovery, and insurance\-related disputes for insurer, corporate, and commercial clients.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly regarded insurance and disputes practice, supporting partners and senior lawyers on complex, high\-value matters while developing responsibility for your own caseload.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of PEC disputes under supervision, including:


• + Construction and engineering disputes

+ Property damage claims
+ Subrogated recoveries
+ Coverage\-related disputes
+ Contractor and consultant negligence matters

• Advising insurer and commercial clients on liability, quantum, policy response, and litigation strategy.


• Drafting statements of case, witness statements, instructions to experts and counsel, and settlement agreements.


• Handling matters through litigation, adjudication, mediation, and other forms of dispute resolution.


• Reviewing contracts, construction documentation, and technical expert evidence.


• Conducting legal and technical research to support client advice.


• Assisting partners and senior associates on large and complex multi\-party disputes.


• Maintaining effective client relationships through commercially focused and responsive advice.


• Supporting business development initiatives, including client training, seminars, and networking activities.


• Ensuring compliance with court deadlines, procedural rules, and internal risk management processes.

Candidate Profile

Essential Skills \& Experience

• Qualified solicitor in England \& Wales with 1–3 years' PQE.


• Experience in construction disputes, insurance litigation, commercial litigation, or property damage matters.


• Strong drafting, analytical, and organisational skills.


• Good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and dispute resolution processes.


• Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively to deadlines.


• Commercially minded with strong client\-facing capability.


• Strong attention to detail and willingness to develop technical expertise.

Desirable Experience

• Experience acting for insurers or within the insurance sector.


• Exposure to adjudication or construction\-related dispute resolution.


• Familiarity with professional negligence and recovery actions.


• Experience working with expert evidence in technical disputes.

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