Associate Solicitor - #1213688

About us

Interested in joining a supportive, inclusive, and diverse team in an international legal business?
Our Commercial Insurance team are currently seeking to recruit a Scottish qualified Associate or Senior Associate in to the Insurance Practice group in Edinburgh.
DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

The Commercial Insurance Team are instructed by their insurer clients predominantly to pursue subrogated property damage recovery claims. The team work to recover the insurers' outlay where damage has been caused to their customer's property, including both commercial and domestic premises; as well as handling and increasing number of defender instructions.

As Associate / Senior Associate, you will be expected to handle your own caseload and have responsibility for producing optimal outcomes for our insurers, along with supporting business development activities to help drive the firm. As well as managing client expectationsto a high level of service delivery, while acting as a role model to coach and develop more junior team members.

You will be supported by our wider team which is also represented across Manchester and Bristol, and will have access to our blue chip client list, including many of the top 10 household and commercial insurers.

Responsibilities:

• To action all cases in line with department/client service standards and protocols, ensuring they are progressed to a satisfactory and speedy settlement


• Use of the Case Management system and use of standard documentation wherever appropriate


• Appear in both Edinburgh and Glasgow Sheriff Court for oral hearings


• To deal with technical aspects of the case


• Ensure that financial targets are met

• Around 4-6 years PQE


• The ability to demonstrate technical and commercial expertise in property damage recovery claims


• A strong interest in property recovery cases


• Have a proven track record of delivering results within strict deadlines and time frames


• The ability to communicate and manage difficult conversations with both internal and external stakeholders


• Must be Scottish qualified

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

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