Associate

Kennedys Law Firm; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Edinburgh is seeking an NQ+ Associate to join their professional indemnity team. The role involves defending professional negligence claims, providing coverage advice, and handling high-value litigation. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors with experience in professional indemnity or commercial litigation, possessing strong analytical and drafting skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters. This position offers excellent training and early responsibility in a sophisticated legal environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in professional indemnity or commercial litigation.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and build strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Defend professional negligence claims against various professionals.
• Provide coverage advice and policy interpretation.
• Handle high-value and technically complex litigation.
• Draft pleadings, manage cases, and advise insurer clients.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Drafting skills

Ability to manage multiple matters

Client relationship building

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

NQ+ Associate – Professional Indemnity

Kennedys, Edinburgh

We are looking for an NQ+ Associate to join our professional indemnity team in Edinburgh, acting for leading insurers and professionals across a wide range of sectors.

The Role

You will be involved in defending professional negligence claims, including:

• Claims against solicitors, lawyers, surveyors, architects, engineers and construction professionals
• Coverage advice and policy interpretation
• High-value and technically complex litigation
• Drafting pleadings, managing cases, and advising insurer clients

This role offers excellent training, early responsibility and exposure to sophisticated and often high-profile matters.

About You

• Qualified solicitor
• Experience in professional indemnity or commercial litigation
• Strong analytical and drafting skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and build strong client relationships