I'm interested in speaking with experienced solicitors in Glasgow and Edinburgh who have developed a strong background in professional indemnity, construction disputes or professional negligence litigation.
Ideally somebody with at least 4 years PQE who enjoys technically challenging disputes and dealing with claims where the financial consequences can be fairly substantial.
There's some interesting recruitment activity within the Scottish construction professional indemnity market at present, and I think it's an area where good lawyers can develop a particularly valuable specialism.
We're talking about claims involving architects, engineers, surveyors and other construction professionals.
Design defects.
Allegations of professional negligence.
Complex contractual relationships.
Projects that have gone spectacularly over budget.
And occasionally situations where everybody involved is absolutely convinced that somebody else is responsible.
Which is where a good lawyer becomes rather important.
At this level, I'm particularly interested in solicitors who are comfortable managing substantial claims, working with expert witnesses and advising clients on both the legal and commercial implications of a dispute.
People who can take responsibility for their own matters, develop strong client relationships and exercise good judgement when the stakes are high.
Perhaps you're already working in construction professional indemnity and would welcome more complex instructions.
Perhaps you're in a broader professional indemnity practice and want to develop a stronger construction focus.
Or perhaps you're a construction disputes lawyer with relevant negligence experience who fancies moving further into the insurance-backed side of litigation.
All potentially interesting conversations.
Because by the time you've reached 4 or 5 years PQE, I think your next move should be about more than simply handling a larger caseload.
It should be about developing your expertise, taking on greater responsibility and positioning yourself for the next stage of your career.
And ideally doing work that you actually find interesting.
If you're a solicitor in Glasgow or Edinburgh with 4+ years PQE and experience in construction disputes, professional indemnity or professional negligence litigation, contact Neil Campbell at QED Legal for a confidential conversation.
I'll give you a straightforward view of the market and whether there's an opportunity genuinely worth exploring.
