Insurance Associate (3+PQE)

Recruitment Operations Advisor - Scotland - Private Practice and In House

Insurance Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Strong Remuneration + Exceptional Benefits Package

The Role

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Insurance Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join a prestigious Top 50 firm with one of the UK’s most respected Defendant Insurance teams.

You’ll handle your own portfolio of litigated and pre-litigated EL/PL, motor, and disease claims, while also stepping into senior responsibilities, like supervising junior colleagues, shaping client relationships, and contributing to the strategic direction of the team.

This role is future-focused. You’ll be supported to develop your leadership capability, take ownership of high-value, complex work and build a clear pathway toward Senior Associate level and beyond.

With a collaborative Scottish team and a national network of specialists, you’ll gain exposure to some of the most sophisticated insurance work in the market.

The Work

• Managing a varied caseload of EL/PL, motor and disease claims, including complex and high-value matters
• Conducting detailed liability investigations and preparing robust, commercially sound strategies
• Running day-to-day case management, including client liaison, opponent engagement, witness contact and court interaction
• Providing high-quality advice on all aspects of personal injury litigation and insurance law
• Supporting Partners on major cases and assisting with business development initiatives
• Delivering client training, contributing to networking activities and supporting client development plans
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and paralegals, helping build capability within the team
• Ensuring compliance with KPIs, SLAs and quality standards while contributing to continuous improvement

Your Experience

• 3+ PQE with strong experience in Defendant Insurance Litigation or Personal Injury
• Confident in handling EL/PL matters; exposure to motor, fraud or disease work is advantageous
• Strong understanding of Scottish Court procedures (Sheriff Court & Court of Session)
• Excellent technical drafting, analytical and advocacy skills
• Strong organisational ability and capable of managing competing deadlines under pressure
• A team-oriented solicitor who also thrives with autonomy and client exposure
• Committed to professional growth, leadership development and long-term progression

Why This Role?

• Join a highly respected, L500-ranked Insurance team within a Top 50 UK national firm
• Opportunities to take on early leadership responsibilities and actively shape your career trajectory
• Exposure to sophisticated, high-value cases and high-profile insurer and public-sector clients
• A culture that prioritises growth, collaboration and work-life balance
• Hybrid working, flexible arrangements and long-term career visibility
• Generous remuneration, excellent benefits package and clear pathways toward senior roles

Contact

For a confidential discussion, please contact Tilly Scott at / .

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services and Law Practice

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