At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise and represent professionals in complex legal matters and court proceedings.
- Company: Highly regarded litigation team in Edinburgh with a focus on professional discipline.
- Benefits: Excellent career development, exposure to high-quality work, and supportive environment.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for business development and career progression.
- Why this job: Join a respected practice and make a real impact in a unique area of law.
- Qualifications: Scottish qualified Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE and solid litigation background.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE to join a highly regarded litigation team specialising in professional discipline, regulatory and clinical defence work. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in a unique and rewarding area of practice, acting for a broad range of regulated professionals in complex and sensitive matters. You'll work on a varied caseload, representing clients in court proceedings, regulatory investigations and disciplinary hearings, while benefiting from exposure to high-quality work and excellent career development.
The Role
- Advise and represent regulated professionals in a broad range of matters, including:
- Professional discipline and regulatory investigations
- Clinical defence and complex litigation
- Court proceedings and public inquiries where appropriate
- Case preparation, including drafting pleadings, witness statements and legal submissions
- Instructing counsel and expert witnesses
- Advocacy at procedural hearings and, where appropriate, substantive hearings
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Supporting business development and contributing to the continued success of the team
About You
- Scottish qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE and a solid litigation background.
- Experience in professional discipline, regulatory, clinical negligence, professional indemnity or insurance litigation would be advantageous, although applications from commercial litigators with a genuine interest in developing in this specialist area are also encouraged.
- Experience of court procedures and litigation.
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload.
- A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for advocacy.
- A proactive attitude towards business development.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and respected litigation practice known for handling high-quality, complex work. You'll work alongside experienced specialists, gain exposure to challenging and rewarding cases and enjoy a supportive environment with genuine opportunities for career progression.
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