Commercial Litigation Associate

Join a prestigious Top 25 International Firm and support them in growing their leading Commercial Litigation team as a Solicitor (NQ-4) in their upgraded Glasgow office.

This team gets involved in the most high-profile and impactful litigation in the country, thus providing a real launchpad for an ambitious solicitor to develop their career.

The Firm

This multinational firm has an unparalleled reputation for providing exemplary service across a range of sectors. It has numerous Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings and Chambers & Partners top-ranked departments, as well as countless ranked individuals and rising stars. It is renowned for the legal talent it attracts, which is a testament to both the quality of the work, the ongoing staff development and the working culture.

Despite its size, notable growth and strong profits, staff at the firm report a friendly and warm working environment and a management team who genuinely care for their workers.

The firm has won numerous awards in recognition of the outstanding quality of the work produced, as well as for successfully cultivating an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Employees should expect exposure to top-quality international clients, as well as some of the foremost UK businesses and organisations and to receive support from some of the premier legal talents in the UK.

Culturally, the business has a cutting-edge and innovative feel which is balanced by the friendly and collaborative nature of their office environment.

The Role

Taking a commercial focus, you will advise on a range of prestigious national and international disputes. Many of the cases you will work on are high-profile and notable for the impact they have, not just for your clients but also for the wider legal system.

Based out of the firm's growing Edinburgh office, you will have the opportunity to support a prestigious range of clients from diverse sectors with their most complex and engaging commercial disputes. Acting in both the Sheriff Court and Court of Session, you will work across matters such as breach of contract, misrepresentation, product liability, regulatory investigations, supply chain disputes and criminal defence work to name just a few.

You will support clients on every stage of resolving their commercial disputes, from drafting resolution clauses and negotiating pre-contractual clauses to litigating complex cross-jurisdictional disputes and enforcing judgements.

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

You will be a core member of the tight-knit team and will have ample career progression opportunities in addition to receiving support to develop professionally.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an ambitious solicitor with experience in commercial litigation and is passionate about pursuing a career in the practice area
• Commercially focused
• Has strong attention to detail and organisation
• History of strong academics
• 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 one of the leading firms operating internationally
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Culturally ingrained flexible working
• Excellent salary
• First-rate benefits package and well-being considerations

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Jules Grieve at 0131 460 7747/jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat.