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Associate - Large Loss/Catastrophic Injury Claims at Davies

Davies · Glasgow, United Kingdom · Hybrid

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Keoghs Scotland is growing! Step into a high-impact Associate role within our renowned Complex Injury Claims Team, where you'll handle large loss cases and collaborate with lead lawyers on some of the most challenging and rewarding claims in the industry. You’ll also manage your own portfolio of multi-track RTA files, gaining exposure to intricate issues of indemnity, liability, and complex medical evidence.

This position offers the chance to work closely with senior claims handlers from long-standing insurer clients, building trusted relationships and delivering strategic, high-quality legal advice. You’ll also play a key role in supporting initiatives that elevate Keoghs’ profile across the legal sector.

If you thrive on precision, complexity, and client engagement, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

As part of our specialist team, you’ll manage complex injury claims from initial instruction to resolution, addressing liability, quantum, and indemnity issues throughout. Key responsibilities include:
  • Handling a caseload of high-value and catastrophic injury claims, including those exceeding £1m
  • Supporting lead lawyers and advising insurer clients on all aspects of claim strategy
  • Drafting pleadings and technical advice, and analysing extensive evidence
  • Building strong relationships with clients and opposing solicitors to drive successful outcomes
  • Attending site visits, client meetings, mediations, and joint settlement meetings
  • Collaborating with counsel and experts, and meeting performance targets (minimum 6.8 chargeable hours/day)
  • Managing up to 45 large loss files, with scope to delegate and mentor junior team members
  • Maintaining accurate case management data and ensuring SRA compliance 
Working hours
35 hours per week
Monday – Friday 9am – 5.00pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch
One day a week in the Glasgow office 

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

  • Qualified solicitor with relevant legal experience, ideally in high-value multi-track cases
  • Strong advocacy, analytical, and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication, client care, and interpersonal abilities
  • Solid understanding of case law, litigation processes, and insurance principles
  • Able to manage workloads, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure
  • Proactive, adaptable, and confident in taking initiative and mentoring others
  • Team-oriented with attention to detail

Job Benefits

  • Davies Incentive Plan
  • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) 
  • Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
  • Simply Health Care Cash Plan
  • WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing 
  • Death in Service
  • Critical Illness Cover
  • PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
  • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer 
  • Cycle to Work Scheme*
  • Tech Scheme*
  • Season Ticket Loan*
  • Gym Flex*
  • Access to Online Discount Sites
  • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
  • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
  • Discounts at local retail outlets
* after successfully completing probation
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