EL/PL Managing Associate - 4 yrs + PQE

QED Legal LLP; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Solicitor to join their Insurance team. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, supporting partners in client relationships, and mentoring junior colleagues. Ideal candidates will have 3-4 years’ PQE or more and a passion for leadership. This opportunity offers growth and visibility within a respected firm.

Qualifications

• Experience handling complex, high-value matters.
• Ambition to lead and influence client relationships.
• Comfort with collaboration across functions.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload including employers’ liability and public liability.
• Support Partners and drive client relationships.
• Contribute to team training and development.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor with around 3-4 years’ PQE or Associate with 5+ years’ PQE

Job description

Overview

At QED Legal, we’re working with a highly respected national firm to strengthen their Insurance team in Glasgow. This opportunity targets Solicitors with around 3–4 years’ PQE or Associates with 5+ years’ PQE who are ready to take the next step and assume a leadership role. This role goes beyond managing files; you’ll have your own interesting and varied caseload and the scope to influence and lead within the team.

Responsibilities

You’ll handle a diverse caseload spanning:

• Employers’ liability
• Public liability
• Disease
• Motor work

Key leadership and collaboration duties include:

• Supporting Partners directly and helping drive forward client relationships
• Contributing to training and development
• Providing mentoring within the team
• Shaping the direction of work and taking on a visible leadership role

You’ll work with a broad client base — from insurers and insureds to local authorities — and engage with complex, high-value matters that will stretch you technically while you mentor junior colleagues.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitors with around 3–4 years’ PQE or Associates with 5+ years’ PQE
• Ambition to lead, influence, and develop client relationships
• Comfort with complex, high-value matters and cross-functional collaboration

About the opportunity

This role offers a progression story in a market where it’s easy to feel siloed. You’ll gain variety, responsibility and visibility, with Partners who want to see you succeed and help you grow into a senior position. You won’t just be part of the team — you’ll help guide it and contribute to its direction.

Next steps

If you’re looking for a career move that provides greater influence and the chance to develop as a future leader in insurance litigation, I’d be happy to have a confidential chat. Get in touch with Neil at QED Legal to explore whether this could be the right next step for you.