Solicitor

Horwich Farrelly

United Kingdom

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Hybrid & Flexible Working Options

Life Insurance

Job summary

Horwich Farrelly in Scotland is seeking a Litigation Solicitor to join the Defender Insurance Team on a hybrid basis (Glasgow/Edinburgh). The role is permanent and involves handling defender matters for major insurers with scope to progress within a high-performing firm.

You’ll manage a varied caseload, review evidence, draft pleadings and correspondence, and develop advocacy skills through training to present cases in court. The team prides itself on collaboration and impact.

Qualifications

Experience handling pre-litigated and litigated defender matters.
High-volume workload with end-to-end caseload management.
Knowledge of personal injury claims and procedures.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Manage a varied caseload for major insurers and their clients.
Support Partners by reviewing evidence, drafting pleadings and correspondence.
Develop advocacy skills through internal and external training to present cases.
Contribute to cross-border matters and jurisdiction/choice of law issues.

Skills

Defender insurance

Litigation

Caseload management

Pre-litigation

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Litigation Solicitor – Defender Insurance Team

Glasgow/Edinburgh
Hybrid

Permanent

About HF

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.

People. Not just lawyers

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
Charity and volunteering projects across Scotland
Team outings

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.

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.

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.”

What you’ll be doing

We are committed to nurturing talent and rewarding high performance. You’ll work on quality and complex matters predominantly for major insurers and their customers in the following areas:

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

If you’re curious, driven, and passionate about great results, HF is the perfect environment to build a fulfilling, long‑term career.

You’ll manage a varied and engaging caseload through our case management system as identified above.
You’ll also support Partners by reviewing evidence, drafting correspondence and pleadings, and ensuring our clients receive an exceptional service.
In addition, we encourage the development of advocacy skills via internal and external training in order that where appropriate, our solicitors are enabled to present their own cases in Court. We take pride in the Advocacy skills of our team members who conduct procedural hearings, debates, and proofs.

What do I need?

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

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.

What’s in it for you?

Apart from the competitive salary you’d expect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people. We’re committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone feels supported, empowered, and part of our success.