Commercial Litigation Senior Associate

This quality independent firm has an international reach and a revered reputation. Their growing Glasgow team is seeking a Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join them as a Senior Associate and take on an engaging caseload of contentious commercial work.

Join a high-performing team, develop market-leading expertise and benefit from ongoing training, career progression and a supportive flexible working culture.

The Firm

This ambitious firm has a well-founded reputation as a market-leading provider of legal services nationwide.

Numerous Legal 500 practice area rankings demonstrate the expertise this business has cultivated, and it has become a notable source of some of the highest calibre legal talent in the UK. Many of the lawyers at the firm have gained individual recognition, including many Legal 500 rankings and Chambers & Partners accolades.

Partners are known to be friendly, down-to-earth and approachable. They have created a supportive environment where employees are given agency over their work.

Clients range anywhere from families and HNW individuals all the way to FTSE100 goliaths, and exposure to this variety means that solicitors gain unrivalled experience and are able to become true experts in their chosen field.

Due to the excellent work and support of renowned colleagues, it is not uncommon for staff who stay at the firm to progress quickly through its ranks and gain recognition both internally and externally for their efforts.

If you are seeking to develop your expertise in Private Client work and take a rewarding step forward in your career, this is a real opportunity to do so.

The Role

Based out of the firm's growing Glasgow office, you will have the opportunity to support national clients with their most complex and engaging commercial disputes. Acting in both the Sheriff Court and Court of Session, you will work across a range of commercial issues such as breach of contract, misrepresentation, insolvency disputes, director's duties, negligence claims and real estate matters to name just a few.

Furthermore, the litigation will span the full spectrum of sectors, from energy, financial services, technology, transport and more, making for an engaging position.

The Partners within the team are some of the sharpest commercial litigation professionals in Scotland and will be a massive support to the furthering of your legal career.

You will be a core member of this experienced, friendly team and will have ample career progression opportunities in addition to receiving support to develop professionally.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has 5+ years of experience working in Commercial Litigation
• Experience managing your own caseload in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session
• Commercial focus
• Has strong attention to detail and organisation
• First-rate interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively
• Can manage a varied caseload with a range of clients

What's on offer

• An opportunity to join a highly regarded firm with an esteemed reputation
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Culturally ingrained flexible working
• Strong salary commensurate to experience
• Lucrative bonus structure
• Excellent benefits package

Apply now for immediate consideration or call Jules Grieve on 0131 460 7747 for a confidential chat.