Solicitor - Construction & PI (NQ-3 PQE) - Glasgow

Beale & Co; Paisley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Beale & Co in Glasgow seeks a Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) to join its Professional Indemnity team. The role involves advising insurers and construction professionals on professional indemnity matters and handling high-value disputes.

You will defend professional negligence claims, work on coverage issues, and manage litigated matters in Sheriff Court and Court of Session, with support from partners and senior lawyers.

Qualifications

• Qualified Scottish Solicitor with NQ to 3 years PQE.
• Experience in litigation, commercial disputes, insurance litigation, professional negligence or construction disputes is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, drafting and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to client service.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Genuine interest in construction, engineering and insurance sectors.
• Demonstrable experience living the values of our Firm.

Responsibilities

• Defending professional negligence claims against construction professionals (engineers, architects, surveyors, design & build contractors).
• Advising on professional indemnity insurance coverage issues.
• Managing litigated matters in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session.
• Drafting pleadings, reports, client correspondence and legal advice.
• Working alongside partners and senior lawyers on complex and high-value disputes.
• Supporting alternative dispute resolution processes, including mediation and adjudication where appropriate.
• Building strong relationships with insurer and professional clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Client service

Collaboration

Education

Scottish Solicitor qualification

Job description

Beale & Co in Glasgow seeks a Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) to join its Professional Indemnity team. The role involves advising insurers and construction professionals on professional indemnity matters and handling high-value disputes.

You will defend professional negligence claims, work on coverage issues, and manage litigated matters in Sheriff Court and Court of Session, with support from partners and senior lawyers.