The law firm, Clyde & Co, is seeking two candidates with 0-7 years PQE to join their Insurance, Financial and Professional Disputes team in their Edinburgh or Glasgow office. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on a varied workload covering professional negligence and commercial dispute resolution work.
The Role
The Junior Associate/Associate/Senior Associate positions will involve running a case load of files in compliance with the firm's service level agreements with insurers. The successful candidates will also assist in the defence of high value and complex claims, communicate effectively with clients, and capture and record management information. The role will also include sheriff court advocacy and business development opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Running a case load of files in a manner compliant with the firm's service level agreements with insurers. Assisting in the defence of high value and complex claims. Communicating with clients effectively and complying with deadlines and clients' reporting requirements. Capturing and recording management information. Sheriff court advocacy. Communicating with clients effectively and complying with deadlines and clients' reporting requirements.
Requirements:
0-7 years PQE. Experience in professional negligence and commercial dispute resolution work. Ability to work in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session. Strong communication skills. Business development experience is preferred. Willingness to work in the Edinburgh or Glasgow office with flexible working options.
The professional liability team at Clyde & Co supports and defends a wide range of insurers and professionals across all disciplines. They handle all aspects of professional liability claims including policy response, litigation, and disciplinary matters. The team also provides dispute resolution support through mediation, arbitration, and litigation, and represents professionals in public inquiries.
The Opportunity
Clyde & Co is a recognized market-leading law firm with a highly regarded specialist professional negligence practice group. Due to a consistent and ever-growing client base, the firm is seeking two bright and ambitious litigators to join their team in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on challenging and interesting claims in the professional liability practice area. They will also have access to learning and development opportunities to support their ongoing progression within the firm.
Requirements:
0-7 years PQE. Experience in professional negligence and commercial dispute resolution work. Ability to work in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session. Strong communication skills. Business development experience is preferred. Willingness to work in the Edinburgh or Glasgow office with flexible working options.
