Job Description
Job Title: Senior Associate – Professional Indemnity
Description:
We are hiring for our client, a leading firm recognised for its expertise in complex litigation, who is seeking to appoint a Senior Associate to join their professional indemnity team in Edinburgh. This is a permanent opportunity offering strong progression, excellent work/life balance, and the chance to work on some of the most interesting and precedent-setting cases in the market.
This role will suit a highly skilled litigator with strong experience in financial services disputes and a desire to grow their career within a dynamic and forward-thinking legal environment.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
- Excellent Work/Life Balance
- High-profile, Precedent-setting Litigation Work
- Clear Route for Career Progression
The Role:
• Lead and manage complex financial services litigation cases
• Advise major financial institutions and corporate clients on high-value disputes
• Draft legal documentation, statements, and advice in relation to ongoing cases
• Collaborate closely with partners and manage junior fee earners
• Play an active role in business development and client relationship management
The Person:
• Qualified Solicitor with ideally 6–8 years’ PQE (other levels considered based on experience)
• Strong background in professional indemnity litigation or related commercial disputes
• Proven ability to manage high-value, complex caseloads with minimal supervision
• Confident communicator with excellent drafting and client-facing skills
• Ambitious, collaborative, and driven to progress within a high-performing team
The Rewards:
• Competitive salary package
• Excellent work/life balance with hybrid working options
• Progressive culture with real opportunities for advancement
• Exposure to cutting-edge litigation work with high-profile clients
• Supportive team culture in a dynamic, growing practice