Solicitor (0-2 PQE), Strategic Risk and Government and Compliance

Brodies LLP is a prominent UK law firm headquartered in Scotland, that provides expert advice to UK and international clients.

We have the capability and expertise to deliver mandates with global reach, uniting specialist perspectives from across our firm to offer bespoke legal solutions and advice, resulting in impactful outcomes for our clients.

With offices in London, Leeds, and throughout Scotland, we are dedicated to driving innovation in the legal sector, leveraging new technologies and forward-thinking strategies to deliver exceptional value and efficiency for our clients.

Our contract with our people underlines our commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, prioritising the wellbeing and development of our colleagues to ensure they thrive both personally and professionally.

We are also deeply committed to making a positive impact in the communities in which we live and work. Through our pro bono work, charitable activities, and initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion, we strive to contribute meaningfully to society.

JOB TITLE

Solicitor (0-2 PQE), Strategic Risk and Government and Compliance

REPORTING TO

Strategic Risk, Government & Compliance partners

JOB PURPOSE

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a 0-2 PQE Solicitor to join our market leading Strategic Risk, Government & Compliance team.

We bring together experts in Risk, Compliance, Public Law, Local Government, EU & Competition, Corporate Crime and Investigations. We are ranked Band 1 for the work we do by the UK legal directories.

We are looking for a junior solicitor to join the team with a particular focus on our professional indemnity team. The team’s primary work involved defending a wide range of professionals on the instructions of their indemnity solicitors and also includes insurance coverage work and some wider commercial litigation.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work across all aspects of the team's work including drafting legal advice, framing legal arguments, representing clients in courts and tribunals and dealing with complaints before the SLCC and Law Society. Through all of this the candidate will be expected to build and develop strong client relationships.

The work can often be complex and high profile. The successful applicant will be expected to handle a varied workload covering all areas in which the team is active, with appropriate support and instruction from senior members of the team. The successful applicant will be expected to help support the growth of the practice through both client work and co-ordinated business development activity.

Opportunities will be available to develop personal advocacy skills including the potential in the longer term for entry into Brodies’ Solicitor Advocacy Unit.

Experience of one or more of our practice areas is desirable but not essential, however a genuine enthusiasm and interest in the core areas of public law, regulation, competition and corporate criminal law is a must. An interest in advocacy would be of benefit but is not essential.

CORE TASKS

• Creating, developing and analysing complex legal arguments
• Developing close working relationships with a wide variety of clients, often in challenging circumstances, and assisting with ongoing management of these relationships
• Liaising effectively with clients in explaining and discussing complex legal issues
• Delivering exceptional client service at all times
• Communicating with regulators and other authorities utilising negotiation skills, where appropriate
• Identifying and recovering all relevant evidence and effectively analysing and evaluating that evidence
• Carrying out all preparations appropriate for court appearances, demonstrating research skills and the ability to construct and understand legal arguments
• Presenting effectively before courts and other tribunals
• Instructing and working with counsel and/or Brodies’ solicitor advocates in the Court of Session
• Actively contributing to the development of a team environment
• Developing your own understanding of and expertise in the areas of law and practice relevant to the team’s work, through both working with senior team members and taking the initiative yourself
• Supporting the development of the team’s internal and external profile including working with senior team members to grow the practice

Be aware of Brodies’ information security policies, and protect information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference at all times.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Applicants should demonstrate a keen interest and enthusiasm for working on corporate crime, investigations, public law and regulatory matters
• Excellent attention to detail
• Adapts style of communication appropriately when dealing with clients
• Takes personal responsibility to keep legal knowledge up to date
• Shows understanding of client needs and tailors advice appropriately
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills, particularly in explaining complex legal issues
• Demonstrates strong research skills
• Able to work with a degree of autonomy
• Able to manage own case load which will be varied and demanding
• Knowledge of Sheriff Court and/or Court of Session procedure
• Committed to keeping up to date on changes in law and developments in practice areas

SKILLS

• Self- motivated and driven
• Prepared, organised and able to prioritise
• Applied knowledge
• Commercial and profit focus
• Conduct and communication skills