Job Description

Edinburgh
Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid Working
Salary: 74,000 - 95,000 DOE / PQE
About the Firm
Join a leading, full-service international law firm with a strong and growing Scottish presence.
The firm is highly ranked in Legal 500 Scotland, including in Commercial Litigation and Professional Negligence / Insurance litigation. Their insurance and reinsurance practice is well regarded, particularly in defending professional indemnity claims, and handling policy coverage and construction-related disputes.
The Role
The Insurance Team in Edinburgh is expanding, and is seeking an experienced Associate (4+ PQE) to join a busy, market-leading practice. The role will involve:
Defending professional indemnity disputes - especially claims against financial professionals, solicitors, and insurance brokers
Advising on financial lines (e.g. W&I), cyber risks, and complex policy coverage issues
Working on construction all risks disputes (both domestic and international), along with broader insurance coverage and advisory work
Engaging with both contentious and advisory matters in a way that combines technical depth with commercial insight
What You'll Be Doing
Advising major insurers and brokers, taking on substantial responsibility early in your role
Providing client-facing, pragmatic, and technically sound advice in high-stakes disputes
Drafting pleadings, coverage opinions, policy wordings, and other critical documentation
Taking a proactive role in business development and nurturing your professional network
Being supported through structured training, development, and mentorship from senior lawyers
About You
You hold 4 to 7 PQE, ideally with prior experience in a commercial or insurance litigation team
Qualified under Scots law, or dual-qualified.
Demonstrable experience in professional indemnity claims; coverage experience in other classes also welcomed
Excellent drafting, project management, and interpersonal skills
Sound commercial judgement and the ability to manage a diverse and challenging caseload
Why This Is a Great Move
You'll join one of Scotland's top-tier insurance litigation teams in a globally recognised law firm
The firm values innovation, inclusion, and long-term career development for its people
You will benefit from working with a high-quality client base and be encouraged to build your own network
A flexible, choice-led benefits package that rewards performance and supports your personal and professional goals
To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Connie Nimmo at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details. At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.
Iconic Resourcing are committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities' employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.

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