Solicitor / Senior Solicitor - Disease - #2074870

Solicitor / Senior Solicitor - Disease
Salary: £43,000 to £49,000 + Benefits
Edinburgh, Hybrid Working
Full-time, Permanent

We are working in partnership with a leading international law firm to recruit a Solicitor / Senior Solicitor to join their Disease Team based in Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity to join a technically excellent and highly regarded team specialising in defender insurance litigation.


With a strong presence across Scotland, this firm is known for its collaborative and supportive culture, offering a platform for ambitious legal professionals to develop their expertise alongside market-leading specialists in occupational disease claims.

As part of a dynamic and growing team, you will manage your own caseload of defender disease matters while supporting on complex and high-value litigation. This position offers exposure to a broad range of interesting and challenging cases, including:

• Managing a varied caseload of defender disease claims including NIHL, HAVS, asbestos related, and other long tail disease matters.

• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and instructions to Counsel and experts.

• Conducting legal research and analysis on technical issues.

• Liaising with clients, witnesses, and opposing parties in a professional and timely manner.

• Contributing to business development and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the team.
  

• Background in defender disease or personal injury litigation.

• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills.

• A proactive, detail-focused team player with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Genuine enthusiasm for developing a career within occupational disease and insurance litigation.
  

You’ll join a forward-thinking firm that values collaboration, flexibility, and continuous professional growth. The firm offers:

• Hybrid working with 2–3 days in the Edinburgh office per week

• Structured training and mentoring from senior specialists

• Opportunities for progression and career development

• A supportive and inclusive culture with a focus on wellbeing and work-life balance

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated junior solicitor looking to build a long-term career in defender insurance litigation with a respected and expanding team.


To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Connie Nimmo at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details. At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.


Iconic Resourcing are committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities' employer, we treat all applicants fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.