Achuman Capital
Associate Solicitor - Professional Indemnity
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
We are working with a market-leading international law firm who are seeking a Solicitor or Associate Solicitor to join their Professional Indemnity team within their Edinburgh or Glasgow office.
The Role
The successful candidate will join an elite Insurance practice, focusing on construction-related professional indemnity claims. The candidate will work on some of the most complex and high-profile professional indemnity claims in the Scottish market, acting for a range of both construction professionals and UK and global insurers. The candidate’s duties will include assisting insurers with coverage issues under construction professional indemnity policies, drafting correspondence and pleadings, managing evidence, contributing to the resolution of disputes through ADR, and supporting clients with project issues.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
The candidate will advise insurers on complex policy coverage issues arising from construction disputes. The candidate will also demonstrate a willingness to participate in business development initiatives while managing client relationships.
Essential Criteria
- 1+ PQE
- Strong background in professional indemnity and/or construction within a medium to large commercial law firm
- Excellent commercial awareness
- Outstanding academics
- Technically excellent
- Negotiation skills
- Willingness to become involved in business development
- Ability to work independently and as a team
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Benefits
- Excellent salary package (commensurate with experience)
- Generous benefits package
- Extensive opportunities for career development
- Excellent client base
- Hybrid working
- Inclusive and friendly culture
Please contact Andrew Currie on +44 7519 489 330 or email andrew.currie@achuman.com if you would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location