Insurance Lawyer

G2 Legal Limited; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Professional Indemnity Lawyer to join their insurance litigation team in either Edinburgh or Glasgow. The role involves handling complex professional indemnity claims and coverage disputes while advising major clients. With a competitive salary and a supportive environment, this position offers great progression opportunities and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working and flexibility

Supportive and inclusive working environment

Clear progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Ideally 4-7 years' PQE (Scots qualified, E&W, or dual qualified).
• Solid background in professional indemnity, financial lines, or broader insurance litigation.
• Keen to grow your practice and pursue dual qualification (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Defend professional indemnity claims for finance professionals, solicitors, and brokers.
• Handle coverage disputes linked to construction and commercial risks.
• Provide insurance-related advisory work for major clients.

Skills

Strong drafting

Judgment

Project management

Education

PQE (4-7 years)

Job description

Professional Indemnity Lawyer (4-7 years')

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced lawyer (4+ years') to join a growing insurance litigation team based in Edinburgh or Glasgow. This is a key role within a highly regarded practice known for handling complex and high-value disputes across the UK and internationally.

The Role

This position offers exposure to a wide variety of insurance-related matters, including:

• Professional indemnity claims (defending finance professionals, solicitors, brokers and others)
• Coverage disputes, particularly linked to construction and commercial risks
• Insurance-related advisory work for major clients in the sector

You will work closely with a prestigious client base, including leading insurers and brokers, delivering commercially focused advice while building strong client relationships. The team has a collaborative and supportive culture, offering scope to develop your own professional network and expertise.

About You

• Ideally 4-7 years' PQE (Scots qualified, E&W, or dual qualified)
• Solid background in professional indemnity, financial lines, or broader insurance litigation
• Strong drafting, judgment and project management skills
• Keen to grow your practice and pursue dual qualification (if applicable)

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working and flexibility
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• Clear progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and development

Apply now to take the next step in your insurance litigation career within a dynamic and forward-thinking team.

For more information, please contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion.