Senior Solicitor/Associate - Personal Injury - 5 years PQE+

Job Description

Senior Solicitor/Associate – Personal Injury – 5 years PQE+
Glasgow/Edinburgh

Up to £60k + bonus +benefits

This is an opportunity to be parted of a high-performing litigation team, combining technical legal work with people leadership, strategic input and career development responsibilities.

Working across a broad range of personal injury, motor, EL/PL and related claims, you'll be entrusted with managing complex and high-value matters while leading a team of solicitors to deliver exceptional results for clients. This is a position where your expertise will be valued, your leadership skills will be developed, and your contribution will directly influence the success of the wider business.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading, mentoring and developing a team of solicitors
• Managing a caseload of complex and litigated claims
• Providing technical guidance on liability, causation and quantum issues
• Conducting hearings and overseeing cases through the Scottish courts
• Reviewing and approving legal documentation and pleadings
• Driving quality standards, compliance and best practice across the team
• Building strong relationships with clients, insurers, experts and stakeholders
• Supporting business growth initiatives and operational improvements

What We're Looking For:

• Scottish qualified solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE
• Strong background in civil litigation, personal injury, insurance litigation or motor claims
• Experience appearing in the Sheriff Court and a sound understanding of Scottish court procedures
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and client management skills
• A natural leader with experience supervising, coaching or mentoring others
• Commercial awareness and a focus on achieving positive outcomes for clients and the business

Why Consider This Role?

This position offers the chance to step into a visible leadership role within a growing and ambitious team. You'll enjoy a high level of autonomy, exposure to challenging and interesting work, and the opportunity to influence both team performance and future growth.

Whether you're already managing a team or are a senior solicitor ready to take the next step into leadership, this could be the career move you've been waiting for.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.