Senior Associate

Horwich Farrelly; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Scotland is seeking an NQ/Senior Associate to join their dynamic Specialist Lines team in Glasgow. The role involves commercial litigation, insurance disputes, and developing strong client relationships. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with solid litigation experience and strong organizational skills. The firm offers a hybrid working environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Hybrid & Flexible Working Options

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Be a qualified solicitor with solid litigation experience.
• Demonstrate a strong academic background.
• Be hardworking, proactive, and well‑organised.
• Thrive both independently and within a team setting.
• Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusted client partnerships by delivering focused legal advice.
• Drive strategic goals and uphold firm values.
• Enhance firm profile through presentations and engagement.

Skills

Client Relationships

Business Development

Litigation

Leadership

Effective Communication

Education

Qualified solicitor

Strong academic background

Job description

NQ/Senior Associate
Glasgow
Hybrid
Permanent

About HF

People. Not just lawyers

We’re not your typical law firm – we’re people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK, Ireland & Scotland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long‑lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward‑thinking approach built around our clients’ needs, supported by cutting‑edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law.

About the team

As one of the leading law firms in Scotland, we are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality legal services, tailored to their individual needs. With a team of highly skilled lawyers, we have the knowledge, experience, and expertise to advise and represent clients across a range of legal areas.

What you’ll be doing:

We are seeking up to two talented individuals to join our dynamic Specialist Lines team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse and intellectually stimulating portfolio of legal matters, including:

• Commercial Litigation: Encompassing property disputes, debt recovery, and broader commercial conflicts.
• Commercial Insurance: Covering marine claims, property damage, and complex insurance disputes.
• Marine and Regulatory Work: Involving casualty claims, international sanctions compliance and regulatory.

This role offers exposure to high‑value, multi‑jurisdictional matters and the chance to work with leading professionals in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Relationships: Develop trusted client partnerships by delivering clear, commercially focused legal advice, taking ownership of matters, and responding promptly to queries.
• Leadership: Drive strategic goals, uphold firm values, foster collaboration, and lead cross‑functional initiatives that promote innovation and growth.
• Business Development: Enhance the firm’s profile through presentations, product innovation, media engagement, and active participation in growth‑focused initiatives.

What do I need?

• Be a qualified solicitor with solid litigation experience.
• Demonstrate a strong academic background.
• Be hardworking, proactive, and well‑organised.
• Thrive both independently and within a team setting.
• Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
• Show a willingness to learn and deepen technical expertise.
• Think critically and challenge constructively when appropriate.

Personal and Technical Excellence

• Maintain exemplary professional standards while meeting performance targets.
• Operate independently, demonstrating expertise and a strong reputation in your practice area.
• Serve as a technical resource within the department, contributing to training and knowledge‑sharing.
• Communicate complex legal concepts confidently across various platforms.

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
• Life Insurance & Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
• Pension Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
• Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
• Flu & Eyecare Vouchers – and more!

What next?

If HF sounds like a place where you could belong, we’d love to learn more about you! Submit your CV here and we’ll be in touch if we have any opportunities that match your experience and interests. If we don’t have something right now, we’ll keep your details on file and may reach out in the future as part of our talent pipeline.