Motor Injury Solicitor - Defendant - NQ - PQE

Are you a defendant motor claims solicitor, newly qualified up to around three years’ PQE, who’s starting to feel ready for more?

More responsibility, more visibility, more trust, and a faster route to genuinely influencing how a team grows and performs.

If you’re confident across injury, credit hire and damage claims, and you don’t want to spend the next few years quietly waiting your turn, this could be a very smart next step.

This is an opportunity with a major insurance‑sector name that has built an impressive and steadily expanding presence in Scotland over the last decade. They’ve done things differently from the outset, creating a modern structure that gives junior lawyers real responsibility early on, backed up by strong support and a collaborative culture. It’s a business that rewards initiative and isn’t afraid to put faith in people who show they’re ready to step up.

Advocacy is a real feature here, not a box‑ticking exercise. You’ll be encouraged to get into court regularly, including at proof, and supported as you continue to develop confidence and presence on your feet.

What really makes this role stand out, though, is the leadership element. You’ll have the chance to supervise junior colleagues and play a meaningful role in shaping the direction of the team, an opportunity that’s genuinely unusual at this stage of qualification.

In return, the package reflects the level of responsibility on offer, with a salary that sits comfortably above market and benefits to match. Just as importantly, you’ll be joining a firm where your contribution won’t disappear into the background. Your development will be taken seriously from day one, and progression is based on merit rather than time served. Hybrid working also remains firmly embedded here, at a time when many competitors are quietly rowing back.

If this sounds like the kind of role that could accelerate your career rather than simply maintain it, get in touch with Neil Campbell at QED Legal using the contact details provided for a confidential discussion.