The Role Department: Healthcare Location: Edinburgh Role: Associate/ Senior Associate The Firm Our Edinburgh office has over 50 lawyers and fee earners across the core sectors of insurance, professional liability and healthcare. Clyde & Co’s Scottish practice is widely regarded as having the nation’s leading insurance disputes practice, offering insurers with an unrivalled and comprehensive service, particularly in casualty, healthcare and professional lines. It also has market leading employment and advocacy practices. The Healthcare team is ranked Band 1 in both Chambers and the Legal 500. We act in some of the highest profile litigation in Scotland and are at the cutting edge of evolving case law. Our clients include medical defence organisations, insurers, major multi-national companies and prominent UK organisations. We have a substantial historic claims practice - a growing area at the forefront of legal development and sensitive claims-handling practice. The Team Our team covers everything from cosmetic and beautician treatments through to complex clinical negligence claims of the highest value. We represent professionals before their regulators and advise on local disciplinaries. We represent local authorities and major organisations before the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry and we are at the forefront of responding to historic claims. The Role We are looking for a qualified solicitor 4/5+ years PQE to join our team. The role will involve managing a mix ed caseload of healthcare and historic abuse claims. This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding team within our multi-award winning firm. The role is based in Edinburgh and requires regular communication with clients nationally and internationally. We have a collaborative, supportive team working in a modern, flexible environment. The successful candidate should have experience in litigation . This is an opportunity to take a lead in a growing area where the law is developing and the work is challenging. Please note that our PQE levels are a guide and all suitable candidates will be considered. Essential skills & experience You will be a highly determined individual able to adapt well within a demanding, fast-paced team. You will have experience of healthcare litigation You will enjoy being challenged by complex legal issues and expanding your knowledge. You will be a confident and effective communicator. You will be focussed on delivering a highly professional service to clients, including compliance with client SLAs and MI requirements. Role Competency Requirements Technical Excellence Technical legal expertise: the knowledge of the law and ability to apply it Research: the ability to conduct research effectively and apply it commercially Managing legal processes: the ability to ensure all legal processes are followed efficiently and effectively People and Team Guiding individual performance and development: develops the skills of self and others Teamwork and collaboration: working cooperatively and effectively with others Leadership: creating high performing teams Client Relationships and Business Development Building business relationships: establishing, maintaining and using relationships to create and develop business opportunities Commercial thinking: understanding the commercial drivers Cross-selling and business development Finance and Practice Management Finance management and understanding of the business Project management: ensuring projects are delivered Knowledge sharing Personal Effectiveness Communication Clarity of thinking Personal contribution This is the job description as constituted at present; however the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business. LI-AC3# LI-HYBRID#