Solicitor / Senior Solicitor - Disease

7 days ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Iconic Resourcing Full time £43,000 - £49,000 per year

Solicitor / Senior Solicitor - Disease

Salary: £43,000 to £49,000 + Benefits

Edinburgh, Hybrid Working

We are working in partnership with a leading international law firm to recruit a Solicitor / Senior Solicitor to join their Disease Team based in Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity to join a technically excellent and highly regarded team specialising in defender insurance litigation.

With a strong presence across Scotland, this firm is known for its collaborative and supportive culture, offering a platform for ambitious legal professionals to develop their expertise alongside market-leading specialists in occupational disease claims.

The Role

As part of a dynamic and growing team, you will manage your own caseload of defender disease matters while supporting on complex and high-value litigation. This position offers exposure to a broad range of interesting and challenging cases, including:

  • Managing a varied caseload of defender disease claims including NIHL, HAVS, asbestos related, and other long tail disease matters.
  • 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.
  • Contributing to business development and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the team.

What We're Looking For

  • Background in defender disease or personal injury litigation.
  • Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
  • A proactive, detail-focused team player with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Genuine enthusiasm for developing a career within occupational disease and insurance litigation.

What's On Offer

You'll join a forward-thinking firm that values collaboration, flexibility, and continuous professional growth. The firm offers:

  • Hybrid working with 2–3 days in the Edinburgh office per week
  • Structured training and mentoring from senior specialists
  • Opportunities for progression and career development
  • A supportive and inclusive culture with a focus on wellbeing and work-life balance

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated junior solicitor looking to build a long-term career in defender insurance litigation with a respected and expanding team.

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