Solicitor

Service Care Legal; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Edinburgh is seeking an Associate/Solicitor for their Clinical Negligence Team. This role involves managing high-value negligence claims and mentoring junior lawyers. The position offers a competitive salary between £42,000 - £65,000 along with benefits such as a hybrid work model, pension, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Pension scheme

Life assurance & income protection

Career progression in an award-winning firm

Qualifications

• Experience in personal injury or clinical negligence law is essential.
• Ability to manage KPIs and prioritise deadlines.
• Drafting complex legal documents and court submissions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of serious clinical negligence claims.
• Lead on birth injury, brain injury, and other complex matters.
• Conduct client meetings and handle complex negotiations.

Skills

Strong time management

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Qualified Solicitor – Law Society of Scotland- NQ-3 years PQE+

Job description

Service Care Legal are currently working with Slater and Gordon, a leading UK law firm, who are seeking an Associate / Solicitor to join their prestigious Clinical Negligence Team based in Edinburgh.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious legal professional to handle a caseload of complex and high-value clinical negligence claims, including birth injury, brain injury, and amputation cases, while also mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:
Manage a full caseload of serious clinical negligence claims.
Lead on birth injury, brain injury, and other complex matters.
Ensure full compliance with case and time management protocols. Lead client meetings and handle complex negotiations.
Draft complex legal documentation and court submissions.Requirements:
Qualified Solicitor – Law Society of Scotland- NQ-3 years PQE+
Experience in personal injury or clinical negligence law (essential).
Strong time management and communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure, manage KPIs, and prioritise deadlines.Benefits:
Hybrid working model
Pension scheme
Life assurance & income protection
Career progression in an award-winning firmApply Now! If you're passionate about clinical negligence work and ready for your next career step, we want to hear from you!To apply or for more information, please contact Beth Simpson atService Care Legalon(phone number removed) or email(url removed)with your CV and availability. If you know someone else looking for work please feel free to pass on this advert, if they are placed and new to SCS you could get up to £250

Job Info

Job Title:

Company:

Service Care Legal

Location:

£42000 - £65000 Per annum Hybrid working, Pension, Health cash

Posted:

Aug 12th 2025

Closes:

Sep 12th 2025

Sector:

Legal

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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