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DWF is recruiting an Associate or Senior Associate to join the Motor Claims team in Scotland, handling Motor Personal Injury and Fraud claims from inception to resolution. The role requires a strong background in motor insurance litigation and Scottish law, with a capability to manage a varied caseload. The position offers a hybrid working model with offices in Glasgow or Edinburgh and opportunities for progression within a leading international law firm.

Why join us? DWF Law LLP is seeking to recruit a Associate or Senior Associate to join our growing Motor Claims team dealing varied caseload of litigated cases across Motor Personal Injury and Fraud claims. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast paced environment, supporting litigation on complex motor claims cases for a broad range of clients. Our team is recognised for handling intricate matters across the insurance sector, making us a trusted partner for clients seeking practical and forward thinking solutions. You'll be part of an ambitious environment that values collaboration, offers clear career progression, and works with a prestigious blue chip client base. As a values driven organisation, we are committed to supporting your growth and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where you can develop and succeed. DWF Law LLP is a flexible business, which has adopted a hybrid working model where our people enjoy a mix of home and office working. We believe that by operating in a hybrid way, our people enjoy the advantages of both office based collaboration and learning, as well working from home. The role can be worked from Glasgow or Edinburgh. Responsibilities Manage a varied caseload of Motor Personal Injury and Fraud claims, from inception to resolution. Conduct thorough investigations, including gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and liaising with experts. Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, witness statements, and settlement agreements. Provide strategic legal advice to clients, ensuring the best possible outcomes. Represent clients in court proceedings, mediation, and settlement negotiations. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, case law, and industry trends. Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to deliver integrated legal solutions. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and professional standards. What will help you succeed in this role? Essential Qualified Associate or Senior Associate with a minimum of 2+ years PQE (Post-Qualified Experience) in Motor, Fraud, RTA or Personal Injury claims. We will potential consider NQ Solicitor's that have experience or trained in these areas. Strong knowledge of Motor, Fraud, RTA or Personal Injury insurance law, including civil procedure and litigation processes. Proven ability to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision. Scottish qualified legal professional with previous Scotttish law experience is ESSENTIAL for this role. We are unable to consider candidate's that have UK & Wales experience. Desirable Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Experience in handling high-value or complex claims is an advantage. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Strong commitment to delivering exceptional client service Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and to work effectively under pressure. What we offer? We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF. We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team. About Us DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

DWF is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join our nationally recognised Insurance Fraud team. You'll handle complex, high-value fraud litigation including EL/PL, staged accidents, organised fraud rings and complex personal injury disputes, based in any regional office with a hybrid working arrangement including Newcastle. You'll supervise juniors, build strong client relationships with major insurers, and contribute to business development while delivering strategic and technical

DWF is seeking a Senior Associate for its Major Injury & Casualty team in the UK. The role involves working with Partners on high-value Defendant Personal Injury, EL/PL and Motor files, with caseloads ranging £25k-£250k and up to £10m+. The team operates from the London office, with two days per week on-site, and a fast-paced, commercial environment. The successful candidate will have 5+ years of litigation experience, supervise junior staff, and support Partners in complex negotiations and

Why join us? DWF is seeking a highly experienced and commercially minded Associate or Senior Associate to join our nationally recognised Insurance Fraud team. Working with major insurers and household-name clients, you'll handle complex, high value fraud litigation, including fraudulent EL/PL claims, staged accidents, organised fraud rings and complex personal injury disputes. This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career, managing a challenging caseload, providing strategic advice on high profile claims and playing a key role in the continued growth and success of the team. The successful candidate can be based in any of our regional offices including Birmingham, Leeds, Newcastle, Liverpool, Manchester with the option of a hybrid working arrangement. Responsibilities Take the lead on complex and high value fraud litigation, including fraudulent EL/PL claims, staged accidents, organised fraud rings and complex personal injury disputes. Supervise junior team members and contribute to training and development. Build strong client relationships with major insurers, delivering strategic and technical advice. Play a key role in business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the Insurance Fraud practice. Engage in litigation strategy, advocacy, and trial preparation for technically challenging matters. What will help you succeed in this role? Experience managing employers liability (EL), public liability (PL), catastrophic loss or casualty claims (claimant or defendant). A proven track record of running a complex caseload with minimal supervision. Strong leadership and mentoring skills with a collaborative mindset. Commercial acumen and experience in delivering excellent client service. A proactive approach to file strategy, innovation, and cost management. What we offer? We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF. We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. About us DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

DWF is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join our Government and Public Sector practice in the UK. The role focuses on high-profile procurement, regeneration and public funding projects across government bodies and authorities. You will work with national colleagues to deliver technically precise, commercially minded advice while mentoring junior lawyers and supporting business development. Hybrid working is offered across regional offices including Manchester.

DWF is seeking Senior Associate/Director level procurement practitioners to advise government authorities and strategic suppliers on procurement strategy and compliance. You will craft procurement documents, navigate direct awards, and provide guidance on Procurement Act 2023 matters. Join our Government, Trade and Transport practice with access to a Procurement Centre of Excellence and regular training webinars, offering flexible hybrid working from Leeds and other regional offices.

Why join us? The Major Injury & Casualty team at DWF is one of the largest in the UK and is nationally recognised. We act for a large number of local authorities and well-known Tier 1 insurers, many of whom are household names, dealing with complex, Personal Injury, EL/PL and Motor claims. The team is currently recruiting for an Senior Associate, or similar experience legal professional, who has litigation experience. The Senior Associate will be assisting Partners deal with a range of high value files and running their own caseload of high value fast-track and multi-track of values between £25k - £250k. The team are based 2 days per week from our London office. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Working with the Partners and Legal Directors to manage a caseload of high value claims, compromising of a variety of Defendant Personal Injury, EL/PL, and Motor matters ranging in value from £100,000 - £10m+ in value. Manage their own individual caseload of high value fast-track and multiple-track cases ranging in value from £25k - £250k. Drafting pleadings, reports to clients, attending court hearings, working to court deadlines, liability investigations, gathering evidence, instructing experts and considering interesting medical causation issue Prioritising work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices, adhering to court deadlines and directions, as well as the client's service level agreements Building working relationships internally and externally in order to maintain client relationships, develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm's direction and client needs Building working relationships internally and externally in order to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm's direction and client needs Providing support and act as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team What will help you succeed in this role? Essential Criteria 5+ PQE preferable within litigation Defendant Personal Injury, EL/PL, and Motor case experience, with case values from £25k - £250k+. Technically experienced in and/or a real interest in EL/PL, Motor, RTA, Catastrophic Injury, Serious Injury, Personal Injury, Large Loss or Complex Loss work. Ideally experienced handling high value defendant files either in your own right, or as an assistant to more senior team members. Experience managing own individual caseload and assisting Partner/Legal Directors with high value cases. Familiar with working in a commercial environment. Desirable Criteria Enthusiasm to develop your skills and knowledge. Adaptable to change and willing to embrace new ideas and processes. Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities. Confident oral and written communication skills. What we offer? We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF. We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team. About Us DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.

Why join us? We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join our expanding Private Client team. Our Private Client practice has established a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused, highly personalised advice to high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals, families, entrepreneurs, business owners, trustees and family offices. As the team continues to grow, we are looking for an ambitious lawyer who is keen to play a key role in its ongoing success. Working alongside highly regarded specialists, you will advise on sophisticated wealth planning, succession and estate administration matters for a diverse client base with complex personal, family and business wealth structures. The role offers exposure to high-value, technically challenging work, direct client contact and genuine opportunities for career progression. This is an excellent opportunity for a private client lawyer looking to further develop their expertise within a market-leading team and make a meaningful impact on the continued growth of the Private Client practice. The role is suited to candidates based in Manchester or Birmingham, operating within a hybrid working model. Responsibilities Advise high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners on a mix of private client and wealth planning matters. Provide strategic advice on estate planning, succession planning and wealth preservation. Draft and advise on complex wills, including trusts and business assets. Advise on and prepare Lasting Powers of Attorney and other lifetime planning arrangements. Administer taxable and non-taxable estates, including complex and high-value matters. Support with inheritance tax planning, capital gains tax implications and lifetime gifting strategies. Establish, administer and restructure trusts, advising trustees on their responsibilities. Assist on family investment and wealth-holding structures. Manage Court of Protection matters, including deputyship applications and ongoing administration. Collaborate with HMRC, accountants, tax advisers, trustees and other professional advisers to deliver coordinated client solutions. Contribute to the growth, strategic direction and ongoing success of the Private Client practice. Supervise, mentor and support the development of junior lawyers and other team members. Experience supervising, mentoring and supporting the development of junior fee earners. STEP qualification is desirable but not essential. What will help you succeed in this role? Qualified Solicitor with significant private client experience advising high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals, families and business owners. Strong technical expertise across wills and succession planning, trusts, estate administration, inheritance tax planning, lasting powers of attorney and Court of Protection matters. Experience advising on complex, high-value estates involving business, agricultural, investment and property assets. Strong client relationship management skills, with a commercial approach to delivering advice. Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload effectively while maintaining high standards of client service. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, intermediaries and colleagues. Experience supervising, mentoring and supporting the development of junior fee earners. What we offer? We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF. We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team. About us DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

DWF is seeking a Senior Associate/Director level procurement practitioner to join its Government, Trade and Transport group in the UK. You will advise central and local government on procurement strategy, draft notices and procurement documents, and guide clients through the Procurement Act 2023 lifecycle. You will contribute to the Procurement Centre of Excellence by writing articles, presenting webinars, and delivering training to colleagues and clients, while enjoying a flexible hybrid work

Why join us? Our Commercial Insurance team at DWF is currently recruiting an Associate or Senior Associate - Property Damage to join the team in Manchester. The team is experiencing sustained growth as a result of increased client demand and new instructions. As a result, we are expanding the team to support this growing workload. We are open to considering candidates across a broad range of experience levels within Property Damage or Property Litigation, provided they can demonstrate relevant technical expertise and a strong interest in this area of work. The Commercial Insurance team acts for a prestigious and long-standing client base and handles a varied, high-quality caseload of complex insurance-related property disputes. This includes first party property damage (FPPD), third party property damage (TPPD), product liability, policy coverage matters and subrogated recoveries. This role can be based in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool or Birmingham, with the benefit of hybrid working in line with our firm-wide approach. Responsibilities To manage your own caseload of property related claims Understand client requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice Analyse risk and further develop sound judgement enabling the justification of decisions to clients internally and externally Prioritise work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices Understand individual role in the context of the practice group and pro-actively seek to contribute to increased efficiency in developing a case load appropriate to level of technical, legal knowledge Build working relationships internally and externally in order to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm's direction and client needs To provide support and act as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team What will help you succeed in this role? Essential 5+ years PQE experience and a strong interest in property damage work. We are also open to considering candidate of all levels of PQE due to an ever expanding team and client demands. Prior experience handling an insurance property related caseload, including experience in third party property damage, product liability, policy coverage and subrogated recoveries. Technical expertise and a strong interest in Commercial Insurance matters generally. A proven track record of delivering results within strict deadlines and timeframes. Desirable The ability to communicate and manage often complex issues for both internal and external stakeholders A self-motivated individual who can also effectively coach and develop others within the team What we offer? We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF. We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team. About us DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

DWF, a leading global legal business, is seeking a skilled Legal Director to join our Real Estate Litigation team in the UK. You will manage a high value caseload of complex commercial property disputes, lead and mentor the team, and help shape the practice's strategic direction and client relationships. Based in one of our regional offices (Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool or Birmingham) with a flexible, hybrid working approach, you will collaborate closely with clients and internal

Why join us? DWF are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Associate to join our growing Government and Public Sector practice. Our team is recognised nationally for its work across the public sector and is at the forefront of some of the UK's most significant procurement, regeneration and public funding projects. We are particularly recognised for our market leading Subsidy Control and Public Procurement practices, advising government departments, Mayoral Combined Authorities, local authorities and private sector organisations on complex and high profile funding programmes, procurements and regeneration projects nationwide. We are flexible on experience level and would welcome applications from both experienced Associates and Senior Associates. We would also consider a high performing Senior Associate seeking their first Director appointment. The role is ideally suited to candidates based in one of our regional offices, including Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham or Liverpool, with a flexible, hybrid working approach. Responsibilities Advise public sector bodies on public law and commercial issues including governance and vires/powers for central government and local government organisations in particular. Draft, review and advise on a range of complex contracts, including grant funding agreements and public procurement documents. Work directly with clients and contribute to the development of long term client relationships. Collaborate with colleagues nationally across DWF's Commercial team. Support business development initiatives and knowledge sharing within the team. Effectively manage a varied caseload, prioritising competing deadlines while maintaining exceptional client service standards. Continuously develop technical expertise and market knowledge, keeping abreast of developments in public procurement law, Subsidy Control and public funding. Deliver high-quality, technically precise and commercially focused advice to clients, providing an excellent level of service. Play a hands on role in mentoring junior lawyers and supporting their development. Essential A qualified solicitor with experience advising central, devolved and local and regional government authorities (and those engaging with them) on public law and commercial issues including governance and vires/powers for central government and local government organisations in particular. Proven experience advising on public law risk, governance structures and procurement matters. Knowledge and appreciation of the inner workings of central, regional and local government bodies and the interaction of politics, public policy and delivery (NB. in house public sector experience is an advantage). Strong drafting and written communication skills, with the confidence to negotiate. Commercially minded and keen to understand clients' commercial and policy objectives. Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues. A collaborative approach to building and developing relationships with clients and colleagues. Self motivated and performance driven, with a commitment to delivering high quality legal advice. Desirable Previous experience in house within the public sector or Government Legal Department would be an advantage. Experience in subsidy control is beneficial. What we offer? We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF. We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. About us DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.