We are pleased to be working with a well‑established Scottish law firm that is recruiting a Solicitor to join its expanding Healthcare and Abuse Claims team. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with a highly experienced practitioner in a team handling complex, sensitive and high‑profile matters across the public, third‑sector and insurer landscape.
The role will involve working on a broad range of healthcare and liability matters, including:
1. Handling sensitive and complex historic abuse claims and safeguarding‑related litigation
2. Defending employer’s liability, public liability and related personal injury matters
3. Supporting work involving data protection and freedom of information (training provided where needed)
4. Acting for public bodies, insurers, emergency services and care providers on a wide range of civil claims
The firm is seeking a solicitor with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE, ideally with experience in abuse work or exposure to high‑sensitivity litigation. Candidates should have strong personal injury and liability experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to support clients in emotionally charged and complex situations. A willingness to develop expertise in data protection and EL/PL matters is welcome, with full training available.
You will be joining a respected team led by a highly experienced litigator with extensive expertise across historic abuse claims, catastrophic injury, safeguarding, emergency services matters, data protection law, freedom of information, fatal accident inquiries and public‑sector risk. The role offers exposure to impactful, meaningful work and the opportunity to develop specialist advocacy and advisory skills within a supportive and busy team.
The firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. If this role sounds of interest, please contact Cameron or Teddie for a confidential discussion. (Assignment 18266)