Law​/Legal Associate, Legal Counsel

Solicitor (2-6 PQE), Scotland Liability Team

Location:

Glasgow (primary) / Edinburgh (regular presence encouraged)

Team:
Scotland Liability

Kennedys is seeking a motivated Solicitor (2 – 6 years' PQE) to join our Scotland Liability Team. The successful candidate will work across a broad and varied caseload, with a primary focus on complex injury claims alongside exposure to regulatory health and safety prosecutions and Fatal Accident Inquiries as well as a wide variety of non-injury damage matters. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a wide-ranging litigation skillset within a leading international law firm.

• Manage your own caseload of matters, consisting of primarily personal injury work.
• Work closely with a Senior Associate and Legal Director on more complex, technical, and high-value cases.
• Handle a diverse range of liability matters, including regulatory and non-injury claims.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, prepare advice reports, and provide clear and effective client communication.
• Attend court hearings, consultations, and meetings as required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in the Liability team based across both the Glasgow and Edinburgh offices.

• 2 – 6 years' post-qualified experience.
• Litigation experience is essential; experience in personal injury or general delict is preferred.
• Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive, flexible approach, with a willingness to work between the Glasgow and Edinburgh offices as well as working from home.

• This is an office-based role with a hybrid element.
• The expectation is 4 – 5 office days attendance initially, transitioning to a 3/2 office-home split if you wish once established.