Associate/Senior Associate/Legal Director (Professional Indemnity) – Edinburgh/Glasgow

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global law firm is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its expanding insurance practice in Edinburgh or Glasgow. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex professional indemnity cases, providing legal advice to a diverse clientele, including professionals and insurers. The successful candidate will have a strong litigation background and a minimum of 3 years PQE, with a focus on high-value claims. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a dynamic team that values flexible working arrangements, making it ideal for those looking to balance their professional and personal lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PQE with strong professional indemnity expertise.
• Experience in complex and high-value claims.

Responsibilities

• Advise on pre-litigated and litigated matters, promoting early resolution.
• Handle a wide range of professional indemnity cases.

Skills

Professional Indemnity Expertise

Litigation Skills

Advocacy Experience

Dispute Resolution

Education

Qualified Lawyer (PQE Level)

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Associate/Senior Associate/Legal Director (Professional Indemnity) – Edinburgh/Glasgow, Edinburgh

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Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

We have been instructed on this senior role with our client, a global law firm specialising in disputes, insurance, and advisory services. The firm is currently recruiting an experienced lawyer to join its growing insurance practice, based in either its Edinburgh or Glasgow office.

The insurance team advises on a broad range of complex matters for a varied client base, including professionals, insurers, and corporates. The team is seeking a candidate with at least 3 years’ PQE level with strong professional indemnity expertise. The successful individual will have experience acting for professionals and insurers in complex and high-value claims. Advocacy experience is desirable, as is previous exposure to both the Sheriff Court and Court of Session.

Key tasks will include:

• Advising on both pre-litigated and litigated matters, promoting early resolution and exploring alternative dispute resolution where appropriate
• Handling a wide range of professional indemnity cases, including high-value and technically complex claims
• Advising on claims as well as conduct and service complaints

Applications are welcomed from candidates with a strong litigation background, ideally in insurance or commercial litigation. The firm is also open to hearing from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements.

If this position could be of interest, please do not hesitate to contact either Cameron or Teddie for an initial and confidential discussion. (Assignment 15833)