Solicitor – Abuse

Keoghs

Glasgow

Permanent, full-time

We are growing our Keoghs Scotland’s Abuse team in Glasgow and are looking for a Solicitor. This is a challenging, high-impact role advising a varied and interesting client base on complex and sensitive claims. You’ll work with a dynamic, supportive team and engage with evolving legal issues. Ideal for those with Sheriff Court/Court of Session personal injury experience. This role offers real scope for career growth across wider legal fields.

Why join us?

• Work on complex, high-profile cases
• Be part of a supportive and expert team
• Access to career development across broad legal disciplines
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• A culture that values integrity, growth, and innovation

Key Accountabilities

• Manage a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated abuse claims (Defender)
• Forensic review and analysis of documents, liability, quantum, and causation
• Drafting advice, court documents, and correspondence
• Preparing witness statements and instructions to experts and counsel
• Liaising with clients and conducting site visits
• Supporting Partners and contributing to team initiatives
• Engaging in business development through articles, blogs, presentations, and events

Working Hours

• 35 hours per week
• Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
• Primary location for this role is the Glasgow Office although we operate flexible working.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Experience in sensitive and complex claims
• Sheriff Court appearances and instructing in the Court of Session
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively\

If this role is of interest, please apply via our career website.