Irwin Mitchell Edinburgh, Glasgow
We’re a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether it’s personal or business, we understand that everyone’s situation is different. But we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs. Working here you’ll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.
We’ll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.
We’re always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.
Your Role And What You’ll Be Doing
We are currently looking to add a talented lawyer to our ambitious Serious Injury team in Scotland.
As one of the UK’s leading personal injury law firms, Irwin Mitchell is known for making a positive difference to clients’ lives. Our experienced serious injury solicitors support clients through life‑changing events, helping them secure the answers, compensation, and rehabilitation they deserve.
About The Team And The Opportunity
You’ll be joining Kim Leslie, a nationally recognised personal injury specialist with over 25 years’ experience. Kim is a Fellow of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and an Executive Director of the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers. She has extensive expertise in serious injury, abuse, and international claims, and has played a leading role in campaigns to improve access to justice in Scotland. Kim is known for her technical excellence, client focus, and commitment to delivering outstanding results in complex and sensitive cases.
Responsibilities
* Manage a complex and high-value caseload, including serious and catastrophic injury claims with support from more senior colleagues where required.
* Deliver consistently accurate, strategic, and compassionate legal advice, ensuring clients feel supported and informed throughout their journey.
* Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to deliver a seamless, high-quality service.
* Have the opportunity to develop your professional skills, working alongside some of the most highly regarded professionals in this field.
About You
* Has 2-5 years’ post qualified experience in serious injury or high-value personal injury litigation.
* Experience in asbestos disease and other disease experience is desirable, but not essential.
* A proven track record of supporting on complex, litigated cases.
* Ambitious, resilient, and excited by the challenge of joining an ambitious and growing team.
* Skilled in delivering empathetic, clear, and confident legal advice.
* Commercially minded, with a desire to progress their business development and client relationship management skills.
* Flexible and collaborative, comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving environment.
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking and supportive team that values ambition, excellence, and impact. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of serious injury law in Scotland, we’d love to hear from you.
To Apply
Please follow this link for further details and to submit your application: Irwin Mitchell | Careers
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