Solicitor - Vehicle Hire & Damage (Credit Hire) - Glasgow

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Discounted gym membership

Professional funding and progression

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft LLP in Glasgow is seeking a qualified Solicitor to join the Vehicle Hire & Damage (Credit Hire) team on a permanent basis. You will handle a varied caseload in Scottish courts, focusing on credit hire and motor litigation, while developing advocacy skills through court appearances.

You will contribute to business development, nurture client relationships, and collaborate with colleagues across the firm to address liability and related losses.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with demonstrable experience in managing a varied caseload in the Scottish courts.
• Credit Hire / Motor Litigation experience preferred.
• Highly organized, confident negotiator and communicator with an outstanding eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Take on a key client-facing role, acting as a point of contact for Scottish claims.
• Manage a varied caseload of litigated matters, including credit hire, damage, fraud and injury claims.
• Attend court hearings when required, developing advocacy skills.
• Engage in marketing and business development activities, including client training sessions and clinics.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business on liability, indemnity and related losses.
• Maintain compliance with data security standards and professional training.

Skills

Credit Hire

Motor Litigation

Negotiation

Communication

Client handling

Organization

Commercial mindset

Self-sufficiency

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Job description

Solicitor - Vehicle Hire & Damage (Credit Hire) - Glasgow

Department: CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / Complex Injury / Disease / Fraud / Motor Injury / Vehicle Hire and Damage)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Glasgow

Description

Our dynamic Vehicle Hire and Damage team is looking for a qualified Solicitor to join us in our Glasgow office.

This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer who wants to build a career at the forefront of Credit Hire litigation, working within a supportive, forward-thinking team that handles some of the most significant and complex credit hire disputes in the market.

At CSG, we are the leading provider of defender claims services to the UK insurance industry. Through the unique data insights we gather, we provide clients with detailed intelligence on claims trends and market behaviours. Our personalised dashboards give unrivalled visibility over claims performance and help clients navigate the rapidly changing claims landscape - allowing them to anticipate and mitigate emerging risks.

CSG has established a market-leading reputation in Credit Hire, built through our involvement in major cases, industry engagement, and thought leadership. We are widely recognised for our robust approach to defending Credit Hire claims, and credit hire organisations know we possess the expertise, data insight and confidence to take cases to Proof where needed.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to deepen your expertise in Credit Hire and Motor Litigation.

You'll work on a wide range of Credit Hire cases - from Simple Procedure to Ordinary Cause - including complex and fraud-related matters. Alongside this, you will collaborate with colleagues across the business with getting involved in cases covering liability, indemnity and associated losses including personal injury, credit repair and diminution.

If you're looking to become a specialist in Credit Hire, this is a great opportunity to join a team with unparalleled experience, insight and influence in the field.

What you will do?

• Take on a key client-facing role, acting as a point of contact for Scottish claims and showcasing your growing expertise and confidence.
• Get involved in marketing and business development activities, including attending industry events, supporting client training sessions, and participating in clinics and shadowing days.
• Manage your own varied caseload of litigated matters, including credit hire, damage, fraud, and injury claims, working towards agreed performance targets.
• Stay aligned with the firm's strategic goals and contribute to the continued success of the team.
• Keep your technical skills sharp through regular training, learning opportunities, and up-to-date legal reading.
• Handle confidential information professionally and in line with the firm's strong data security standards.
• Attend court hearings when required, developing your advocacy skills along the way.
• Achieve your personal financial and performance targets, playing an important role in the success of the wider team and business.

Who you are

• A qualified (NQ+) Solicitor who has demonstrable experience in managing a varied caseload in the Scottish courts - we are also open to conversations with individuals who are close to completing their Traineeships.
• Credit Hire / Motor Litigation experience, you may also have experience in Personal Injury, Insurance Fraud or Dispute Resolution - Credit Hire experience is our preference however we are open to conversations to those with a mix of experience.
• Be highly organised and a confident negotiator and communicator with an outstanding eye for detail
• Have excellent relationship and client handling skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues.
• Be able to demonstrate a reasonable level of self-sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority.
• Be proactive with a tenacious approach to identifying issues and solving problems.
• Have an ability to adopt a commercial perspective
• Demonstrate alignment with the Firm's Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).

What's in it for you?

• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://www.dacbeachcroft.com/en/Work-with-us/Whats-in-it-for-you
• A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
• In person and remote social events
• Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive).