Insurance Solicitor (3+ PQE)
Location: Glasgow
Team: L500 ranked department
Salary: Strong Remuneration + Exceptional Benefits Package
The Role
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Insurance Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join a prestigious Top 50 firm with one of the UK’s most respected Defendant Insurance teams.
You’ll handle your own portfolio of litigated and pre-litigated EL/PL, motor, and disease claims, while also stepping into senior responsibilities, like supervising junior colleagues, shaping client relationships, and contributing to the strategic direction of the team.
This role is future-focused. You’ll be supported to develop your leadership capability, take ownership of high-value, complex work and build a clear pathway toward Senior Associate level and beyond.
With a collaborative Scottish team and a national network of specialists, you’ll gain exposure to some of the most sophisticated insurance work in the market.
The Work
* Managing a varied caseload of EL/PL, motor and disease claims, including complex and high-value matters
* Conducting detailed liability investigations and preparing robust, commercially sound strategies
* Running day-to-day case management, including client liaison, opponent engagement, witness contact and court interaction
* Providing high-quality advice on all aspects of personal injury litigation and insurance law
* Supporting Partners on major cases and assisting with business development initiatives
* Delivering client training, contributing to networking activities and supporting client development plans
* Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and paralegals, helping build capability within the team
* Ensuring compliance with KPIs, SLAs and quality standards while contributing to continuous improvement
Your Experience
* 3+ PQE with strong experience in Defendant Insurance Litigation or Personal Injury
* Confident in handling EL/PL matters; exposure to motor, fraud or disease work is advantageous
* Strong understanding of Scottish Court procedures (Sheriff Court & Court of Session)
* Excellent technical drafting, analytical and advocacy skills
* Strong organisational ability and capable of managing competing deadlines under pressure
* A team-oriented solicitor who also thrives with autonomy and client exposure
* Committed to professional growth, leadership development and long-term progression
Why This Role?
* Join a highly respected, L500-ranked Insurance team within a Top 50 UK national firm
* Opportunities to take on early leadership responsibilities and actively shape your career trajectory
* Exposure to sophisticated, high-value cases and high-profile insurer and public-sector clients
* A culture that prioritises growth, collaboration and work-life balance
* Hybrid working, flexible arrangements and long-term career visibility
* Generous remuneration, excellent benefits package and clear pathways toward senior roles
If you’d like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at tilly@jmc-legal.com / 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.