EL​/PL Senior Associate

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Our Defender Insurance team provides a full, expert service in defending public (PL) and employers' liability (EL) claims, across the private sector and the public sector. Weightmans' team is second‑to‑none in providing litigation defence services in these and other specialist Casualty areas. We operate on a national basis with dedicated commercial insurance, motor, disease, regulatory and public sector teams and, as part of our wider specialism, we have a dedicated Casualty Fraud team.

We are currently recruiting for a Principal Associate 5 YRS+ PQE to join our Glasgow Insurance Team. Working in the dedicated insurance team based in Glasgow, you will manage a varied caseload of pre‑litigated and litigated EL/PL claims, motor and disease, and assist with high‑value and complex claims.

You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day running of your cases, including liaising with clients, opponents, court, witnesses and undertaking your own liability investigations.

• Predominantly PI including EL, PL and Disease and Motor.
• Work as part of a team providing a comprehensive range of legal advice and representation to the team’s clients.
• Assist the Partners with their cases, client development, client training, networking and potentially public speaking where required.
• Assist with supervision of junior handlers.
• Complete MI procedures as and when required.
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets.
• Ensure relevant deadlines, SLAs, quality measures and KPI’s are adhered to.
• Comply with relevant policies and procedures.
• Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values.
• May also be required to carry out tasks that fall within the wider remit of the role.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Other

Law Practice

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