Professional Indemnity Solicitor (NQ–3 PQE)

Nixon McQuade; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Nixon McQuade in Glasgow is seeking a Professional Indemnity Solicitor (NQ–3 PQE) to join a growing litigation team. You will handle professional negligence and insurance disputes, advising a diverse client base across sectors.

The role offers exposure to complex matters, with supportive colleagues and opportunities to specialise in professional indemnity while progressing your career in a collaborative firm environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor NQ–3 years' PQE.
• Experience in litigation, commercial disputes, insurance or professional negligence advantageous.
• Exposure to construction disputes beneficial but not essential.
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• Proactive with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commercially aware with a strong commitment to delivering excellent client service.

Responsibilities

• Handling professional negligence claims involving a range of professional services and construction related matters.
• Advising clients on professional indemnity and insurance coverage issues.
• Managing litigation and progressing cases through the Scottish courts.
• Preparing pleadings, legal reports, correspondence and client advice.
• Assisting with complex and high value commercial disputes.
• Supporting alternative dispute resolution processes, including mediation and adjudication.
• Working closely with senior colleagues on a varied caseload.
• Building and maintaining effective client relationships.

Skills

Litigation

Professional negligence

Insurance

Client relations

Analytical thinking

Job description

Professional Indemnity Solicitor (NQ–3 PQE)

Nixon McQuade are currently working with an established and growing law firm seeking to recruit a Professional Indemnity Solicitor to join its expanding team in Glasgow.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor NQ - 3 PQE to develop their career within a varied and challenging litigation practice. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of professional negligence and insurance related disputes, acting on behalf of a diverse client base across several professional sectors.

The position offers the opportunity to work on complex matters, develop specialist expertise and benefit from the support of experienced colleagues within a collaborative and supportive working environment.

The Role

• Handling professional negligence claims involving a range of professional services and construction related matters.
• Advising clients on professional indemnity and insurance coverage issues.
• Managing litigation and progressing cases through the Scottish courts.
• Preparing pleadings, legal reports, correspondence and client advice.
• Assisting with complex and high value commercial disputes.
• Supporting alternative dispute resolution processes, including mediation and adjudication.
• Working closely with senior colleagues on a varied caseload.
• Building and maintaining effective client relationships.

The Person

• Qualified Solicitor NQ–3 years' PQE.
• Previous experience in litigation, commercial disputes, insurance or professional negligence would be advantageous.
• Exposure to construction related disputes would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commercially aware with a strong commitment to delivering excellent client service.

The Rewards

• Opportunity to join an established and expanding legal practice.
• Exposure to a varied and interesting litigation caseload.
• Opportunity to develop specialist expertise in professional indemnity.
• Support and guidance from experienced legal professionals.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Early responsibility and opportunities for career progression.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.