Are you a talented PSL looking to work for an influential firm that will take your career to the next level? This award-winning L500 Commercial Litigation team is seeking an experienced Commercial Disputes PSL to join their expanding team.
If you are 6+PQE with extensive knowledge of Commercial Disputes, this is your chance to join their modern Edinburgh office. Take this as an opportunity to advance your career in a leading firm.
Firm
This firm has a renowned reputation amongst clients and employees alike. Due to a flat hierarchical structure, cooperative and open working environment and premium clients, the business has attracted some of the leading legal experts in the UK.
Employees have expertise across a range of practice areas, gaining countless accolades from the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, both as a firm and as individuals.
Positive reports about the supportive and nourishing working environment are reflected in the company's revenue, which has shown exponential growth and resulted in expansion across the UK. In part, this is due to the firm's belief that staff are the key to their success, which results in heavy investment in staff development and a flexible approach to work-life balance.
Taking on an innovative and forward-thinking mindset, this firm seeks to encourage ambition and creativity and takes real steps to go the extra mile for the clients, without compromising the happiness of their employees.
Clients include some of the most prestigious companies and private individuals and as such lawyers working for this firm should expect exposure to high-quality, large-scale work which will showcase their ability and skills as a legal professional.
Role
In this role you will carry out top-quality work and be dealing with some of the most high-profile clients in Europe, such as global household names to brand new start-up organisations, you will always be exposed to a high standard of Commercial Litigation business.
You will become an essential part of the L500-ranked Litigation team, working closely alongside a collaborative team of PSLs. Upon joining the team, your main responsibilities will include:
* Assisting on firmwide litigation projects.
* Design and monitor the training of junior colleagues.
* Keep databases up to date with the most relevant information on Commercial Disputes, ensuring the team can continue to provide a high-quality level of service to their clients.
* Support the development and execution of IS and other process/efficiency improvement projects across the team.
* Conduct regular briefings for the whole litigation department.
* Collaborate with the National Head of Knowledge and the firm-wide PSL group to support the creation and execution of the national knowledge management and training strategy.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on the highest quality of work, in a collaborative and supportive environment, where you will be empowered to develop market-leading expertise and take a significant and exciting step up in your career.
The Ideal Candidate
* Has 6+ years of experience working in Commercial Litigation
* First-rate drafting skills
* Demonstrated an eagerness to add to business development opportunities
* Has strong attention to detail and organisation
* First-rate interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively
* Can manage a varied caseload with a range of clients
What's on offer?
* Joining a Top 100 law firm and award-winning employer
* Flexible and hybrid working embedded in the company
* Career development opportunities
* Generous salary commensurate to experience
* Excellent package including financial protection measures, well-being considerations and favourable holiday/leave entitlements
Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Jules Grieve on 0131 460 7747/jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat.