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Solicitor - Vehicle Hire and Damage

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DAC Beachcroft

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United Kingdom , Glasgow

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Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer who wants to build a career at the forefront of Credit Hire litigation, working within a supportive, forward-thinking team that handles some of the most significant and complex credit hire disputes in the market. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to deepen your expertise in Credit Hire and Motor Litigation. You’ll work on a wide range of Credit Hire cases - from Simple Procedure to Ordinary Cause -including complex and fraud-related matters. Alongside this, you will collaborate with colleagues across the business with getting involved in cases covering liability, indemnity and associated losses including personal injury, credit repair and diminution.

Job Responsibility:

  • Take on a key client-facing role, acting as a point of contact for Scottish claims
  • Get involved in marketing and business development activities, including attending industry events, supporting client training sessions, and participating in clinics and shadowing days
  • Manage your own varied caseload of litigated matters, including credit hire, damage, fraud, and injury claims, working towards agreed performance targets
  • Stay aligned with the firm’s strategic goals and contribute to the continued success of the team
  • Keep your technical skills sharp through regular training, learning opportunities, and up-to-date legal reading
  • Handle confidential information professionally and in line with the firm’s strong data security standards
  • Attend court hearings when required, developing your advocacy skills
  • Achieve your personal financial and performance targets

Requirements:

  • Qualified Solicitor
  • Demonstrable experience in managing a varied caseload in the Scottish courts
  • Credit Hire / Motor Litigation experience (preference) or experience in Personal Injury, Insurance Fraud or Dispute Resolution
  • Highly organised
  • Confident negotiator and communicator
  • Outstanding eye for detail
  • Excellent relationship and client handling skills
  • Ability to deal confidently and professionally with clients
  • Reasonable level of self-sufficiency
  • Awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority
  • Proactive with a tenacious approach to identifying issues and solving problems
  • Ability to adopt a commercial perspective
  • Alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive)

Nice to have:

  • Credit Hire experience
  • Mix of experience in Personal Injury, Insurance Fraud or Dispute Resolution
What we offer:
  • High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
  • Well-rounded remuneration package (includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
  • Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
  • In person and remote social events
  • Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 30, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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