Personal Injury Associate

This leading international firm is synonymous with the highest quality personal injury work.

They are seeking a skilled personal injury solicitor to join them as an Associate (3+ PQE) and benefit from excellent progression opportunities, a great deal of flexibility and their stimulating working culture.

The Firm

With offices located across the globe, this business has grown exponentially throughout its history to become one of the most well-respected and high-performing legal brands in the world.

A Top 25 firm, this business has 100+ Legal 500 tier rankings and countless ranked departments in Chambers and Partners, clearly recognising the high level of expertise the firm has developed across a huge range of disciplines.

In large part, this success can be attributed to the incredible legal talent the business has fostered over time. With numerous Hall of Fame lawyers, leading individuals, NextGen Partners and Rising Stars, the firm has a track record of maturing some of the sharpest legal minds.

Clients include some of the largest international businesses in history, and the resulting scale and quality of work are unparalleled. The firm retains and expands its impressive client base due to its increasing adoption of innovative technologies, and a focus on recruiting the best talent to serve its clients over the long term.

For lawyers seeking an opportunity to join a firm where they can accelerate their career into the upper echelons of the legal profession, this business will support them well towards achieving that goal.

The Role

Working in this leading defender personal injury team, you will gain exposure to a mixed caseload including industrial disease, employer liability, RTA, product liability and casualty work.

Variety creates an engaging and challenging role, where you will have the opportunity to develop your litigation experience across the spectrum of PI work.

You will be responsible for managing claims from inception through to completion and will be working alongside some of the foremost lawyers in the space. The career development and subsequent progression opportunities with the role are outstanding and the position represents a strong platform from which you can work towards Partnership with one of the leading international firms operating in Scotland.

The team are flexible, friendly and supportive and will encourage you to achieve your specific career aspirations whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. If you are seeking a stimulating role where you can develop into a leading lawyer in the personal injury sector, this is an excellent opportunity.

The Ideal Candidate

• A conscientious solicitor with 3+ PQE in Personal Injury (defender or pursuer)
• Excellent verbal/written communicator with first-rate interpersonal skills
• Has a client focus and approaches problems in an effective, organised and skilled manner
• Ability to manage complex and varied workloads efficiently to the highest standard
• Is a self-starter who is able to complete work independently, with supervision

What's on offer

• Joining a Top 25 law firm and award-winning employer
• Flexible and hybrid working embedded in the company
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality and varied work
• First-rate career development opportunities
• Strong salary commensurate to experience
• Excellent benefits package and well-being considerations

Apply now for immediate consideration or call Jules Grieve on 0131 460 7747 for a confidential chat.