Job Description

Solicitor (2-6 PQE), Scotland Liability Team

Location:

Glasgow (primary) / Edinburgh (regular presence encouraged)

Team:

Scotland Liability

About the Role:

Kennedys is seeking a motivated Solicitor (2 - 6 years' PQE) to join our Scotland Liability Team. The successful candidate will work across a broad and varied caseload, with a primary focus on complex injury claims alongside exposure to regulatory health and safety prosecutions and Fatal Accident Inquiries as well as a wide variety of non-injury damage matters. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a wide-ranging litigation skillset within a leading international law firm.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage your own caseload of matters, consisting of primarily personal injury work. Work closely with a Senior Associate and Legal Director on more complex, technical, and high-value cases. Handle a diverse range of liability matters, including regulatory and non-injury claims. Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, prepare advice reports , and provide clear and effective client communication. Attend court hearings, consultations, and meetings as required. Work collaboratively with colleagues in the Liability team based across both the Glasgow and Edinburgh offices.

Requirements:

2 - 6 years' post-qualified experience. Litigation experience is essential; experience in personal injury or general delict is preferred. Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and as part of a team. A proactive, flexible approach, with a willingness to work between the Glasgow and Edinburgh offices as well as working from home.

Working Arrangement:

This is an office-based role with a hybrid element. * The expectation is 4 - 5 office days attendance initially, transitioning to a 3/2 office-home split if you wish once established.