Junior Associate/Associate/Senior Associate (0-7 years) -Insurance, Financial and Professional Disputes Team -
Edinburgh/Glasgow office
Due to continuing growth in instructions, we are looking for a Junior
Associate and an Associate/Senior Associate to join our Insurance,
Financial and Professional Disputes team to be based in our Edinburgh
or Glasgow office, with flexible working.
The Team
Our professional liability team supports and defends a wide range of
insurers and professionals across all disciplines, in relation to all
aspects of professional liability claims from policy response, to
litigation and any associated disciplinary matters. We provide dispute
resolution support through mediation, arbitration and litigation which
also extends to commercial disputes. We also represent professionals
before public inquiries.
A consistent and ever-growing client base has led to a fantastic
opportunity for two bright and ambitious litigators to join this
recognised market-leading team within Clyde & Co's worldwide and
highly regarded specialist professional negligence practice group.
The Role
We are seeking two candidates with 0-7 years + PQE to work on a
varied workload covering professional negligence and commercial
dispute resolution work based in our Edinburgh or Glasgow office. This
is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly respected Band 1
team and to gain exposure to some of the most challenging and
interesting claims in this practice area.
Please note that our PQE levels are a guide and all suitable
candidates will be considered.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on claims
for a broad variety of professionals (with a particular focus on
construction professionals) in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session
and will also gain exposure to ADR. There will also be an opportunity
to become involved in business development.
The role will involve:
Running a case load of files in a manner compliant with our
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.
In return, you will benefit from being part of an organisation that
is genuinely committed to its people and their well being. Within our
friendly department you will have access to a range of learning and
development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression.
Please contact - Jonathan.Brett@clydeco.com
or call me on 0161 240 2820 for more information on the role.
Clyde & Co is committed to promoting equality and diversity in
all aspects of employment and are proud to be a Top 50 Inclusive Employer.
