Associate or Senior Associate - Motor & EL/PL

DWF; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF, a leading global legal services provider, seeks an experienced Solicitor or Associate to join the Major Injury & Casualty team in a hybrid role based in Scotland. You will work closely with a senior Partner on high-value, complex matters, gaining exposure across motor, EL/PL and indemnity disputes and supporting strategic case handling.

Responsibilities include investigations, case strategy, court appearances, and instructing Counsel.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with strong PI litigation experience.
• Experience handling EL/PL and Motor claims preferred.
• Ability to mentor and share expertise within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress a caseload of high-value PI matters.
• Handle EL/PL and Motor claims in court with supervision.
• Instruct Counsel and apply litigation principles across matters.
• Build relationships with key clients and meet SLAs.
• Support and develop junior team members.

Skills

Litigation

Negotiation

Client relationships

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Solicitor (Scotland/UK)

Job description

Why join us?

DWF is seeking to recruit an experienced Solicitor or Associate to join our growing Major Injury & Casualty team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with one of our senior Partners on high-value, complex matters. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of strategic case handling and gain exposure to a broad range of technical work.

Your responsibilities will include conducting detailed investigations, developing case strategies, attending court and instructing Counsel on a variety of matters.

This role offers a brilliant opportunity to learn directly from a highly experienced Partner specialising in Personal Injury, with exposure across a diverse caseload including Motor, RTA, Employers' Liability, Public Liability and indemnity disputes.

We operate a hybrid working model, giving you the flexibility to balance home and office working, while still benefiting from collaboration, development and team support.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing;

• Managing and progressing a caseload efficiently and proactively
• Handling litigated EL/PL and Motor claims in the Court of Session and the All-Scotland Personal Injury Sheriff Court, under supervision
• Applying strong technical knowledge of litigation, case law and legal principles
• Building and maintaining relationships with key clients
• Ensuring delivery against SLAs and best practice standards
• Supporting and taking ownership on complex, high-value cases
• Continuously developing your technical and commercial expertise
• Help coach, mentor and develop more junior members of the team

What will help you succeed in this role?

What we're looking for;

• Experience managing your own or assisting with a litigated caseload of defender personal injury matters
• Background in EL/PL and Motor claims
• Insurance litigation experience (essential)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator with solid negotiation ability
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
• A collaborative mindset and focus on client relationships

What we offer?

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.