Associate Solicitor

Winn Solicitors (Scotland) LLP is a rapidly expanding firm specialising in accident claims, with offices in the heart of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Since our establishment in 2023, we have been committed to delivering expert legal advice and exceptional client service. With a strong focus on innovation and continuous growth, we are building a dynamic, results‑driven team to shape the future of our legal services.

As a result of continued business growth, we are excited to offer an opportunity for an Associate Solicitor to join our Edinburgh or Glasgow office. In your role, you will manage and supervise a team of Solicitors and Paralegals handling RTA, EL/PL, vehicle damage and hire claims, while also maintaining your own varied caseload of complex and high‑value cases.

We put our people first and offer a base salary of up to £60,000 dependent on experience, along with eligibility for a bonus. You will also receive 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, as well as an additional day off to celebrate your birthday.

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus subject to performance.
• Annual salary review
  * subject to performance (where applicable).
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and an additional birthday holiday.
• Three‑day bonus holiday for full attendance.
• Option to buy & sell up to 5 holidays per year (subject to eligibility).
• Additional holidays for long service.
• Training, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Company social events.
• Employee assistance confidential helpline.
• Death in service insurance (3× salary).

And More!

Working 35 Hours per week, Monday to Friday, typically between 9am - 5pm. After successfully completing your probationary period, you will benefit from a hybrid working model — typically spending three days in the office and two days working from home.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage and supervise a team of solicitors handling claims, including RTA, EL/PL, injury, vehicle damage, and hire claims.
• Handle a diverse caseload, focusing on complex or high‑value cases.
• Ensure compliance with Scottish civil litigation procedures and pre‑action protocols.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members on liability, causation, and quantum assessments.
• Lead negotiations with insurers and opposing solicitors for optimal settlements.
• Review and approve court documents prepared by team members.
• Conduct regular file reviews and quality checks to maintain high standards of work.
• Mentor and develop junior solicitors, providing constructive feedback and support.
• Liaise with medical experts, engineers, and other specialists as required.
• Manage client relationships and expectations effectively.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and firm‑wide strategic projects.
• Implement and maintain effective case management systems and processes.
• Ensure team adherence to regulatory requirements and firm procedures.
• Deliver a level of Client Care in accordance with service level agreements.
• Follow Company policies, procedures and processes.
• Maximise income per case through recovery of damages to include hire, repairs, recovery and storage.
• Report issues, problems and compliance breaches in a timely manner to the appropriate level of management.
• Ensure compliance with Information Security Policies, including data confidentiality and the operational security of the Information Systems used.
• To ensure you uphold the Core Values of the Winn Group.
• Any ad hoc or additional duties as deemed fit and appropriate by the Management Team for this post and the associated level of responsibility attached to it.

To succeed in this role, we're looking for someone who brings a blend of must‑have skills and experiences, along with those extra special qualities that can really make a difference to our team and business.

• Must be admitted in Scotland and have 5+ years PQE.
• Understanding of credit hire would be desirable.
• Court litigation experience, including an understanding of Court of Session and Sheriff Court Procedures.
• Conduct hearings in the Sheriff Courts.
• Ability to deal with difficult clients, communicate…