Associate - Motor and Loss

Keoghs Glasgow

Keoghs Scotland is growing! Step into a high‑impact Associate role within our renowned Large Loss/Motor team where you will work closely with the Partner on the investigation and defence of challenging and rewarding large loss and catastrophic injury cases. You will manage your own reduced caseload of litigated motor files and play a key role in the day‑to‑day operations of the team, with opportunities to appear in court and take on supervisory responsibilities as our team continues to expand.

This role is ideal for Associate‑level or sufficiently qualified senior solicitors looking to take the next step in their legal career.

• Work on complex, high‑profile cases and your own reduced caseload of defender motor litigation
• Be part of a supportive and expert team
• Access to career development across broad legal disciplines
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• A culture that values integrity, growth, and innovation

• Forensic review and analysis of relevant documents
• Analysis of liability, quantum and causation
• Assisting in drafting strategic legal advice
• Instructing medical experts and liaising with clients
• Attending court and supporting counsel
• Drafting documents and correspondence to clients, courts and witnesses
• Assisting Partners and other members of the team where required
• Assisting in business development initiatives, including drafting articles, blog pieces, e‑shots and presentations and attendance at relevant events

• 35 hours per week
• Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch; other working patterns may be considered
• Primary location is the Glasgow Office, although flexible working is available

• Qualified solicitor with relevant legal experience
• Litigation experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent forensic skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise under pressure
• Previous experience of time recording is preferable
• The ability to work as part of a team and independently

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover level automatically, with option to add family within first month of joining
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering health, mental health, wellbeing, financial & legal wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution: 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets
• after successfully completing probation

About Keoghs Keoghs is a leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We manage more than £1bn worth of insurer claims and resolve in excess of 100,000 claims per year working in partnership with leading insurers, MGAs, brokers, corporates and the public sector. With more than 50 years’ experience we have an in‑depth understanding of the insurance claims process, enabling us to contain and lower litigation rates, shorten claims life cycles and reduce overall claims costs.

We combine proven processes, technology and low cost infrastructure with extensive legal and insurance market knowledge. This enables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money. We invest heavily in specialised services, technology and innovation for our insurance clients, and we are the first to launch a true artificial intelligence (AI) insurance lawyer.

Through our proprietary AI lawyer, Lauri, we’ve transformed the claims handling process for low‑value personal injury claims; we’ve reduced claim life cycles and reduced costs for our clients. Supported by commercial acumen and innovative products, Keoghs leads the way in providing legal solutions to the insurance industry.