Solicitor/Associate




Department: Legal




Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time




Location: Glasgow




Description



We are growing our Keoghs Scotland's Abuse team in Glasgow and are looking for a Solicitor or Associate.This is a challenging, high-impact role advising a varied and interesting client base on complex and sensitive claims.You'll work with a dynamic, supportive team and engage with evolving legal issues. Ideal for those with Sheriff Court/Court of Session personal injury experience. This role offers real scope for career growth across wider legal fields.




Why join us?

• Work on complex, high-profile cases


• Be part of a supportive and expert team


• Access to career development across broad legal disciplines


• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements


• A culture that values integrity,growth,and innovation

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated abuse claims(Defender)


• Forensic review and analysis of documents,liability, quantum,and causation


• Drafting advice,court documents,and correspondence


• Preparing witness statements and instructions to experts and counsel


• Liaising with clients and conducting site visits


• Supporting Partners and contributing to team initiatives


• Engaging in business development through articles,blogs, presentations,and events

Working Hours

35 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is the Glasgow Office although we operate flexible working.




Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience in sensitive and complex claims


• Sheriff Court appearances and instructing in the Court of Session


• Strong analytical and communication skills


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Job Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan


• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)


• Simply Health Care Cash Plan


• WeCare - 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing


• Death In Service - after 1 years' service


• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer


• Employee Resource Groups


• Employee Volunteering Programme


• Cycle to Work Scheme*


• Tech Scheme*


• Season Ticket Loan*


• Gym Flex*


• Access to Online Discount Sites


• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership


• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide


• Discounts at local retail outlets

*after successfully completing probation