Personal Injury Solicitor

Defender

Glasgow/Edinburgh

NQ - 3 PQE

VNI Legal are working with a top national law firm who are looking for Junior Associate (0-3 PQE) to join their Disease team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly regarded Scotland Team which is located in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

The teams are recognised for their technical excellence, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering practical and commercial solutions for our clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated fee earner, looking to develop their career in defender insurance litigation, working alongside market-leading specialists in occupational disease claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of defender disease claims, including NIHL, HAVS, asbestos-related, and other long-tail disease matters.
• Supporting senior lawyers in handling complex and high-value litigation.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and instructions to counsel and experts.
• Conducting legal research and analysis on technical issues.
• Liaising with clients, witnesses, and opposing parties in a professional and timely manner.
• Assisting with business development initiatives and contributing to team knowledge sharing.

Required experience

• Experience in defender disease or personal injury litigation.
• Previous experience acting for insurers or corporate defenders is essential.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive and collaborative team player with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Enthusiasm for developing expertise in occupational disease claims within a supportive and growing team.

On offer is an extremely competitive renumeration package as well as benefits, flexible and hybrid working and a clear progression path. For more information please apply or contact adam.skelton@vnirecruitment.co.uk