Job Description
Solicitor / Senior Solicitor - Disease
Salary: £43,000 to £49,000 + Benefits
Edinburgh, Hybrid Working
We are working in partnership with a leading international law firm to recruit a Solicitor / Senior Solicitor to join their Disease Team based in Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity to join a technically excellent and highly regarded team specialising in defender insurance litigation.
With a strong presence across Scotland, this firm is known for its collaborative and supportive culture, offering a platform for ambitious legal professionals to develop their expertise alongside market-leading specialists in occupational disease claims.
The Role
As part of a dynamic and growing team, you will manage your own caseload of defender disease matters while supporting on complex and high-value litigation. This position offers exposure to a broad range of interesting and challenging cases, including:
1. Managing a varied caseload of defender disease claims including NIHL, HAVS, asbestos related, and other long tail disease matters.
2. Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and instructions to Counsel and experts.
3. Conducting legal research and analysis on technical issues.
4. Liaising with clients, witnesses, and opposing parties in a professional a...