Job Description
Finance litigation is one of those areas that sounds niche until you look at the work properly.\n
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\nBanks, lenders, financial institutions, complex disputes, recoveries, insolvency issues, professional negligence, contractual arguments.\n
\nIn reality, it pulls together a lot of the things good commercial litigators already do.\n
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\nThere is currently demand in Glasgow and Edinburgh for lawyers from NQ through to around 5 years PQE who want to build more of a specialism in this space.\n
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\nYou do not need to arrive as a fully formed banking disputes lawyer.\n
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\nA solid commercial litigation background could work very well, particularly if you have had exposure to lenders, financial services clients, insolvency-related disputes, recoveries or professional negligence.\n
\nWhat makes this appealing is the chance to become known for something.\n
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\nNot pigeonholed.\n
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\nKnown.\n
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\nThere is a big difference.\n
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\nAt NQ–5 PQE, you should still be broadening your experience, but you should also be starting to build a bit of identity around the work you are genuinely good at.\n
\nThis is the sort of area where that can happen.\n
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\nYou can still handle varied commercial disputes, still develop as a rounded litigator, but gradually become the person clients and colleagues turn to when the dispute has a financial services angle.\n
\nThat is a much stronger career proposition than simply getting better at carrying a bigger caseload.\n
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\nFor someone ambitious, commercially minded and technically strong, there are some very good options in the Scottish market right now.\n
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\nIf you are based in Glasgow or Edinburgh and this sounds closer to the direction you want your litigation career to take, speak to Neil Campbell at QED Legal.\n
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\nI’ll give you a proper view of what is out there and where your experience is likely to land best.
\n
\nBanks, lenders, financial institutions, complex disputes, recoveries, insolvency issues, professional negligence, contractual arguments.\n
\nIn reality, it pulls together a lot of the things good commercial litigators already do.\n
\n
\nThere is currently demand in Glasgow and Edinburgh for lawyers from NQ through to around 5 years PQE who want to build more of a specialism in this space.\n
\n
\nYou do not need to arrive as a fully formed banking disputes lawyer.\n
\n
\nA solid commercial litigation background could work very well, particularly if you have had exposure to lenders, financial services clients, insolvency-related disputes, recoveries or professional negligence.\n
\nWhat makes this appealing is the chance to become known for something.\n
\n
\nNot pigeonholed.\n
\n
\nKnown.\n
\n
\nThere is a big difference.\n
\n
\nAt NQ–5 PQE, you should still be broadening your experience, but you should also be starting to build a bit of identity around the work you are genuinely good at.\n
\nThis is the sort of area where that can happen.\n
\n
\nYou can still handle varied commercial disputes, still develop as a rounded litigator, but gradually become the person clients and colleagues turn to when the dispute has a financial services angle.\n
\nThat is a much stronger career proposition than simply getting better at carrying a bigger caseload.\n
\n
\nFor someone ambitious, commercially minded and technically strong, there are some very good options in the Scottish market right now.\n
\n
\nIf you are based in Glasgow or Edinburgh and this sounds closer to the direction you want your litigation career to take, speak to Neil Campbell at QED Legal.\n
\n
\nI’ll give you a proper view of what is out there and where your experience is likely to land best.
Commercial Debt/Insolvency Solicitor - NQ - 5 PQE in Glasgow employer: QED Legal
Join an esteemed international law firm in Leeds, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. With a robust client base and a steady flow of high-profile M&A deals, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills while mentoring junior lawyers and expanding your practice. The firm offers unique benefits such as genuine international exposure through secondments, making it an exceptional place for ambitious corporate lawyers seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
