Professional Indemnity Solicitor

VNI Legal; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

VNI Legal are delighted to be working with a long standing client in Glasgow to recruit a Solicitor (2-8 PQE) for their Professional Indemnity team. You will work on high-value PI claims and complex disputes, with strong training and early responsibility.

You will handle proceedings, advise on coverage, and collaborate with insurers and other professionals in a growing, leading practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Scottish Solicitor.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in litigation, commercial disputes, insurance litigation, professional negligence or construction disputes would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, drafting and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to client service.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Genuine interest in construction, engineering and insurance sectors.
• Demonstrable living of the firm's values.

Responsibilities

• Defending professional negligence claims against construction professionals such as engineers, architects, surveyors and design & build contractors.
• Advising on professional indemnity insurance coverage issues.
• Managing litigated matters in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session.
• Drafting pleadings, reports, client correspondence and legal advice.
• Working alongside partners and senior lawyers on complex and high-value disputes.
• Supporting alternative dispute resolution processes, including mediation and adjudication where appropriate.
• Building strong relationships with insurer and professional clients.

Skills

Litigation experience

Construction disputes

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Client relationship mgmt

Education

Scottish Solicitor qualification

Job description

VNI Legal are delighted to be working with a long standing client who, due to continued growth, are looking to recruit a Solicitor (2 - 8 PQE) to join their Professional Indemnity team in Glasgow.

This is a great opportunity to join a successful and fast-growing Professional Indemnity team in Scotland. The Professional Indemnity team are highly regarded in Scotland with rankings in both Chambers and Legal 500. The team regularly act on behalf of a variety of Insurers throughout the UK. The team handle high value and complex claims against solicitors, accountants, IFAs and surveyors. You will also be assisting in the handling of complex PI construction claims against architects, engineers and contractors. They are a specialist Construction and Professional Indemnity practice, with offices in the UK and Worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced solicitor or someone in the early stages of their legal career to develop their expertise within a leading specialist practice. You will work on complex and high-value claims involving construction professionals, while benefiting from close partner support, structured training and early responsibility.

Your work will include:

• Defending professional negligence claims against construction professionals such as engineers, architects, surveyors and design & build contractors.
• Advising on professional indemnity insurance coverage issues.
• Managing litigated matters in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session.
• Drafting pleadings, reports, client correspondence and legal advice.
• Working alongside partners and senior lawyers on complex and high-value disputes.
• Supporting alternative dispute resolution processes, including mediation and adjudication where appropriate.
• Building strong relationships with insurer and professional clients.

About You

I am keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Qualification as a Scottish Solicitor.
• At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Experience in litigation, commercial disputes, insurance litigation, professional negligence or construction disputes would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, drafting and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to client service.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A genuine interest in the construction, engineering and insurance sectors.
• Demonstrable experience of living the values of our Firm.

On offer is the chance to work with one of the UKs leading specialist law firms, an extremely competitive renumeration package as well as a fantastic benefit package.