Associate - Large Loss/Catastrophic Injury Claims

Davies; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Glasgow is seeking an Associate to manage large loss and catastrophic injury claims. You will work closely with senior claims handlers and lead lawyers to deliver strategic legal advice while managing your own portfolio of files. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with relevant experience and strong analytical skills. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

24/7 online GP and mental health support

Death in Service

Critical Illness Cover

Income Protection

Pension Contribution (5% Employee / 3% Employer)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Gym Flex

Access to Online Discount Sites

Discounted Gourmet Society Membership

Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions

Qualifications

• Relevant legal experience in high-value multi-track cases.
• Solid understanding of case law, litigation processes, and insurance principles.
• Able to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex injury claims from initial instruction to resolution.
• Handle high-value and catastrophic injury claims.
• Support lead lawyers and advise insurer clients on claim strategy.
• Draft pleadings and analyse extensive evidence.
• Build relationships with clients and opposing solicitors.

Skills

Strong advocacy

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Decision-making skills

Client care

Interpersonal abilities

Ability to manage workloads

Proactive and adaptable

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Associate - Large Loss/Catastrophic Injury Claims

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Glasgow

Description

Keoghs Scotland is growing! Step into a high-impact Associate role within our renowned Complex Injury Claims Team, where you'll handle large loss cases and collaborate with lead lawyers on some of the most challenging and rewarding claims in the industry. You’ll also manage your own portfolio of files, gaining exposure to intricate issues of indemnity, liability, and complex medical evidence.

This position offers the chance to work closely with senior claims handlers from long-standing insurer clients, building trusted relationships and delivering strategic, high-quality legal advice. You’ll also play a key role in supporting initiatives that elevate Keoghs’ profile across the legal sector.

If you thrive on precision, complexity, and client engagement, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

As part of our specialist team, you’ll manage complex injury claims from initial instruction to resolution, addressing liability, quantum, and indemnity issues throughout. Key responsibilities include:

• Handling a caseload of high-value and catastrophic injury claims, including those exceeding £1m
• Supporting lead lawyers and advising insurer clients on all aspects of claim strategy
• Drafting pleadings and technical advice, and analysing extensive evidence
• Building strong relationships with clients and opposing solicitors to drive successful outcomes
• Attending site visits, client meetings, mediations, and joint settlement meetings
• Collaborating with counsel and experts, and meeting performance targets
• Managing up to 45 large loss files, with scope to delegate and mentor junior team members
• Maintaining accurate case management data

Working hours
35 hours per week
Monday – Friday 9am – 5.00pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch
One day a week in the Glasgow office

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Qualified solicitor with relevant legal experience, ideally in high-value multi-track cases
• Strong advocacy, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, client care, and interpersonal abilities
• Solid understanding of case law, litigation processes, and insurance principles
• Able to manage workloads, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure
• Proactive, adaptable, and confident in taking initiative and mentoring others
• Team-oriented with attention to detail

Job Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

* after successfully completing probation
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