Insurance Defence Solicitor at 3+ PQE.

IDEX Consulting Ltd.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Consulting Ltd. in Glasgow is seeking an Insurance Defence Solicitor with 3+ PQE to defend EL/PL claims and manage a varied caseload. You will work closely with insurers and clients, handling pre-litigation and litigated matters across motor and disease claims.

Join a busy, national insurance practice with opportunities for professional growth, direct partner exposure, and mentoring of junior colleagues in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Defend Employers' Liability and Public Liability casualty claims.
• Able to manage pre-litigation and litigated matters.
• Strong client and file management skills.
• Able to work in a busy insurance litigation team.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-litigation and litigated EL/PL claims.
• Handle motor and disease-related claims when required.
• Develop junior colleagues and work with Partners.
• Maintain a proactive, commercially minded approach to casework.

Skills

3+ PQE

EL/PL defence

Motor experience

Disease experience

Job description

Ready to take the next step in insurance litigation?

I'm working with a leading national law firm looking to strengthen its Glasgow Insurance team with an experienced Insurance Defence Solicitor at 3+ PQE. If you have a solid background in defending claims and want a varied caseload, quality clients and exposure to complex insurance litigation, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

What's on offer?

• A varied caseload - managing pre-litigation and litigated EL/PL claims, with exposure to motor and disease work.
• Complex, high-value matters - the chance to broaden your experience beyond routine casualty claims.
• Room to develop - opportunities to work on casualty fraud, HSE investigations, Fatal Accident Inquiries, regulatory matters and professional indemnity.
• Client exposure - working directly with insurers, insured businesses and local authorities.
• A step up in responsibility - taking ownership of your files, working closely with Partners and helping develop junior colleagues.

What are they looking for?

• Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE.
• Strong experience defending Employers' Liability and Public Liability casualty claims.
• Motor and disease experience would be an advantage.
• Confidence managing your own caseload and handling litigation.
• Strong communication, organisational and client management skills.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Why make a move?

Join an established national insurance practice with specialist expertise, a broad client base and the opportunity to get involved in more complex work while continuing to develop your career.

Interested? Let's talk.

If you're an Insurance Defence Solicitor and open to a new challenge, get in touch for a confidential discussion. I can share more about the role, the team and the opportunity.

Contact details - [e-mail] / 07384 795772.

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