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Job Title Junior Associate - Healthcare
Job Location Edinburgh
Job Type Fee earners
Country/Territory
Region UK & Europe
Description

The Role

Department : Healthcare

Location : Edinburgh or Glasgow

Role : Junior Associate/Associate, Permanent

The Team

We are one of Scotland's leading practices. Our team is ranked band 1 in the legal directories for clinical negligence, product liability and professional discipline. We are also the leading Scottish historic abuse practice, at the forefront of the developing law. We act for major indemnifiers and insurers, as well as directly for healthcare professionals, local authorities and charities.

Our team draws upon expertise from across the firm and consists of lawyers who specialise in litigation, regulatory and disciplinary hearings, public inquiries and more.

Our extensive office network across the UK & Europe, US, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East enables us to deliver a seamless integrated service to our clients around the globe.

The Role

We are looking for an Associate (0-5 years PQE) to join our team. The role will involve managing a mixed caseload of abuse and healthcare claims. This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding team within our multi-award winning firm. The role can be based in either Glasgow or Edinburgh and requires regular communication with clients. We have a collaborative, supportive team working in a modern, flexible environment.

The successful candidate should preferably have experience in personal injury. Previous experience in abuse or healthcare claims will be an advantage but is not essential. This is an excellent opportunity to take a lead in a growing area where the law is developing and the work is challenging.

Essential skills & experience

  • A qualified solicitor NQ - 5 years PQE. Please note that our PQE levels are a guide, and all suitable candidates will be considered.
  • You will hold litigation experience and be highly determined and able to adapt well within a demanding, fast paced environment.
  • You will enjoy being challenged by complex legal issues and expanding your knowledge.
  • You will be a confident and effective communicator.
  • You will be focussed on delivering a highly professional service to clients, including compliance with client SLAs and MI requirements.

The Firm

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.

Clyde & Co's Scottish practice is widely regarded as having one of the nation's leading insurance disputes practice, offering insurers an unrivalled and comprehensive service, particularly in casualty, healthcare and professional lines.

Role Competency Requirements

Technical Excellence

Technical legal expertise: the knowledge of the law and ability to apply it.

Drafting: the ability to draft accurate and persuasive reports, correspondence and pleadings.

Research: the ability to conduct research effectively and apply it commercially.

Managing legal processes: the ability to ensure all legal processes are followed efficiently and effectively.

People and Team

Guiding individual performance and development: able to develop your own skills and those of others.

Teamwork and collaboration: working cooperatively and effectively with others.

Client Relationships and Business Development

Building business relationships: establishing, maintaining and using relationships to create and develop business opportunities.

Commercial thinking: understanding the commercial drivers.

Cross-selling and business development.

Finance and Practice Management

Finance management and understanding of the business.

Management information: keeping client MI up to date and accurate

Knowledge sharing

Personal Effectiveness

Communication

Clarity of thinking

Personal contribution

This is the job description as constituted at present; however the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

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