Job Title: Dispute Resolution Solicitor (3+ years PQE)
Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh, City Centre
Working hours: 35 hours Monday Friday 09:00 17:00
Jones Whyte's Dispute Resolution team handles some of Scotland's most complex commercial litigation, from high-value contract disputes to contentious property and employment matters. This is a role where you'll run files with real autonomy, supported by a team that takes the time to do things effectively.
We are a dynamic and forward-thinking firm. As we grow, we encourage our employees to grow with us and offer opportunities to work on business projects. We engage with our people to continually improve our processes, technology and practices to ensure staff are supported and clients receive the best service.
Our refurbished Glasgow city centre office offers a modern work environment with generous staff perks.
The Role
As a Solicitor in our Dispute Resolution department, we will require you to manage a varied caseload of commercial disputes and to represent clients in courts across Scotland. The ideal candidate will be client focused and proactive with a positive attitude and flexible approach. You will be a strong team player with excellent communication and technical skills.
The role presents an opportunity for the right candidate to develop personally and professionally within the firm and gain promotion.
We understand the want for a good work-life balance. As such, Jones Whyte offer hybrid working following completion of office-based training. This benefit is in addition to other benefits such as an excellent holiday entitlement, industry leading maternity/paternity offering and enhanced private medical insurance including dental and optical cover.
Responsibilities
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Acting on behalf of clients in the resolution of contentious issues, including conducting hearings in the Sheriff Courts and the Court of Session
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Providing advocacy in tribunals, arbitration and mediation
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Taking statements, attending consultations, drafting pleadings, instructing expert witnesses, preparing cases for proofs/debates
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Actively participating in business development opportunities
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Working collaboratively and flexibly with other team members
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Working closely with experts and ensuring counsel are instructed accordingly where required
Requirements
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Strong work ethic and team player
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3+ years PQE within a Dispute Resolution firm/department
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Strong technical knowledge
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Strong communication and organisation skills
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Positive outlook
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Proactive and responsive to clients' demands
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Ability to liaise effectively with peers and clients at various levels of seniority
Company Benefits & Perks
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Competitive Salary
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26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, including closing over Christmas & New Year
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Holiday Loyalty Scheme: Earn an additional 5 days holiday
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Buy and Sell up to 3 holiday days each year
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Enhanced Private Medical Insurance
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Excellent Company Maternity and Paternity Benefits
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Hybrid Working (on completion of office-based training)
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Company Pension Scheme
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Company Bonus Scheme
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Company Staff Referral Scheme
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Wellbeing Support
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Annual Company Day Out and Quarterly team nights/days out
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Early finish on your birthday
