Professional Indemnity Solicitor

Cape Clarke; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CapeClarke is inviting enquiries from Scottish-qualified solicitors interested in professional indemnity and professional negligence opportunities in Edinburgh. Around 1–5 PQE is a guide, with relevant insurance or commercial litigation experience of particular interest. The work concerns claims arising from professional advice and services.

A sound understanding of Scots civil procedure is important. The indicative salary guide is up to £75,000, depending on the firm, experience and

Qualifications

• 1–5 PQE guide for Scottish-qualified solicitors.
• Experience in professional indemnity or commercial litigation is desirable.
• Sound understanding of Scots civil procedure.
• Strong analytical and drafting abilities.
• Experience handling claims with insurers, clients, experts and counsel.

Responsibilities

• Investigate alleged negligence and assess causation and loss.
• Prepare advice and litigation documents.
• Work with insurers, professional clients, experts and counsel.
• Assist on complex matters while managing own files as appropriate.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Education

Scottish-Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Professional Indemnity Solicitor | Edinburgh | Salary guide up to £75,000

CapeClarke is inviting enquiries from Scottish-qualified solicitors interested in professional indemnity and professional negligence opportunities in Edinburgh. Around 1–5 PQE is a guide, with relevant insurance or commercial litigation experience of particular interest.

The work concerns claims arising from professional advice and services. Relevant experience includes investigating alleged negligence, assessing causation and loss, preparing advice and litigation documents and working with insurers, professional clients, experts and counsel. A sound understanding of Scots civil procedure is important.

You should have strong analytical and drafting skills and a practical approach to litigation risk, costs and settlement. The balance between assisting on complex matters and taking responsibility for your own files will depend on your background and the particular role.

The indicative salary guide is up to £75,000, depending on the firm, experience and responsibility. Specific vacancies, approved salary budgets and working arrangements will be discussed confidentially.