Solicitor

HF LIMITED t/a HF; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Holiday Buy Scheme

Life Insurance & Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare

Pension Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Hybrid & Flexible Working Options

Discounted Gym Membership

Job summary

HF LIMITED t/a HF is expanding its Scotland operations and seeking ambitious Solicitors / NQ Solicitors to advance their careers on quality matters for major insurers and their clients. You will manage high‑volume personal injury claims, including cross‑border and regulatory issues, within a supportive team environment.

Joining four partners with extensive experience, you will benefit from hybrid and flexible working options, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities to develop advocacy skills

Qualifications

• Experience handling a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated defender matters.
• Knowledge of personal injury claims and procedures; insurer experience welcome.
• Proactive, motivated mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Partners by reviewing evidence, drafting correspondence and pleadings.
• Develop advocacy skills via internal and external training to present cases in Court where appropriate.
• Conduct procedural hearings, debates, and proofs.
• Manage a varied and engaging caseload through our case management system as identified above.
• Work on quality and complex matters predominantly for major insurers and their customers.

Skills

Caseload management

Personal injury knowledge

Proactive mindset

Team collaboration

High-volume work handling

Job description

We're not your typical law firm – we're people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long-lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward-thinking approach built around our clients' needs, supported by cutting-edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law. About the team HF Scotland has grown from humble beginnings into a multi-site operation servicing the legal requirements of the top 20 insurers in the UK as well as many prestigious commercial entities. As we continue to expand our client base and work types, we are now opening our doors to ambitious Solicitors / NQ Solicitors who are ready to take the next bold step in their career. If you're looking for a role where your ideas matter, your growth is invested in, you will be given genuine opportunities and your work makes an impact, you're in the right place.

Work on quality and complex matters predominantly for major insurers and their customers in the following areas:

• Counter-Fraud claims
• Personal Injury claims, including Complex and Catastrophic claims
• Motor Claims, including credit hire
• Employer's and Public Liability claims
• Specialist claims, including construction claims, product liability claims
• Regulatory matters, including Fatal Accident Inquiries and Criminal Proceedings
• Cross-Border claims involving jurisdiction and choice of law issues
• Manage a varied and engaging caseload through our case management system as identified above.
• Support Partners by reviewing evidence, drafting correspondence and pleadings, and ensuring our clients receive an exceptional service.
• Develop advocacy skills via internal and external training to present cases in Court where appropriate.
• Conduct procedural hearings, debates, and proofs.

• Experience managing a caseload of pre‑litigated and litigated defender matters
• Confidence handling high‑volume work and third‑party claims (full start‑to‑finish litigation experience is preferred but not a barrier)
• Knowledge of personal injury claims and procedures; Defended, Pursuer, or insurance‑sector experience welcome
• A proactive, motivated mindset with strong problem‑solving skills
• The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, supportive team environment
• Whether you're newly qualified, if you bring talent and enthusiasm, we'll give you the opportunities and support to flourish.

• 25 days' annual leave (rising to 30 with service)
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Life Insurance & Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
• Pension Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
• Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
• Flu & Eyecare Vouchers – and more!

You'll join a high‑performing team led by four partners with over 100 years of experience combined, including three Law Society of Scotland Accredited Specialists in Personal Injury Law, whose landmark cases include appeals to all levels of the Supreme Courts. You'll learn from the best and be trusted to contribute from day one.

Our culture is built on collaboration, impact and people‑first values. You'll be supported, encouraged, and given the space to thrive. And because we genuinely care about wellbeing, you'll also have chances to get involved in:

• Firm‑wide wellbeing and development initiatives
• Engagement committees
• Client events
• Charity and volunteering projects across Scotland
• Team outings

We don't just say “people matter.” We show it.

Hear From Our Hiring Manager, Steven:

“HF is a dynamic firm where people are supported and empowered to drive their careers forward. We take pride in developing close relationships with our clients and offering much more than a transactional service. We celebrate our wins and learn from our much rarer losses together to foster an environment where everyone is valued for their contribution to our success. We don't just want good lawyers, we want people who want to be part of something more than just a workplace.”