Senior Associate, Construction PI & Professional Negligence

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Glasgow, City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking experienced solicitors in Glasgow and Edinburgh with a strong background in professional indemnity, construction disputes or professional negligence litigation. Candidates should have 4+ years PQE and enjoy handling technically challenging disputes and high-stakes claims.

The role focuses on managing substantial claims, working with expert witnesses, and advising clients on legal and commercial implications.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years PQE in construction professional indemnity or professional negligence litigation.
• Experience in handling technically challenging disputes and high-stakes claims.
• Comfortable coordinating with expert witnesses and advising on commercial implications.

Responsibilities

• Manage substantial claims and complex dispute files.
• Work with expert witnesses to build strong cases.
• Advise clients on legal and commercial implications of disputes.
• Take responsibility for own matters and foster strong client relationships.
• Provide sound judgement when stakes are high.

Skills

Construction disputes

Professional indemnity

Professional negligence litigation

Managing substantial claims

Working with expert witnesses

Client relationship development

Judgement under high stakes

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking experienced solicitors in Glasgow and Edinburgh with a strong background in professional indemnity, construction disputes or professional negligence litigation. Candidates should have 4+ years PQE and enjoy handling technically challenging disputes and high-stakes claims.

The role focuses on managing substantial claims, working with expert witnesses, and advising clients on legal and commercial implications.