Associate Litigation Solicitor (5+PQE) - Scottish qualified

Ampa Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Associate Litigation Solicitor with over 5 years PQE to join their growing dispute resolution team. The role involves managing high-value commercial litigation cases independently and supporting partners in court. Ideal candidates will excel in communication and negotiation while thriving in a collaborative environment. Competitive remuneration and a supportive culture are offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE within a litigious team.
• Experience appearing in the Sheriff Court.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support Partners on high-value litigation.
• Manage case files and prepare pleadings.
• Mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Litigating experience

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office, Aderant, iManage)

Job description

Associate Litigation Solicitor (5+PQE) - Scottish qualified

Application Deadline: 12 January 2026

Department: Shakespeare Martineau - SHMA Scotland - SHMA Scotland - SHMA Scotland - 2306

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Edinburgh

Reporting To: Fiona Pask

Description

Are you a driven litigator looking for a new opportunity? We are hiring an experienced litigator to support our ambitious dispute resolution team based in Edinburgh. If you feel like a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

We can offer you:

• Engaging Work: Dive into an exciting role alongside highly regarded legal professionals and a diverse client base.
• Career Growth: Influence the development of a thriving practice and become an integral part of our Scottish litigation team.
• Supportive Environment: Benefit from a collaborative team culture and colleagues committed to your success.
• Competitive Package: Enjoy a comprehensive remuneration package with attractive benefits.

The role:

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing practice that is making a real impact in Scotland. Our Commercial Litigation team entered the Scottish market in late 2023 and has already been recognised by Legal 500 as a Firm to Watch in this area. We are proud of our rapid growth and reputation for delivering exceptional results for clients across a diverse range of sectors.

You will have the autonomy to lead in your role while collaborating with the team to deliver high-quality dispute resolution services to a diverse client base. You will work and support on complex, high-value disputes, including contractual claims, contentious debt recovery, shareholder disputes, professional negligence, and regulatory matters.

We pride ourselves on our technical expertise and resources to deliver the best possible solutions for our clients, ranging from large household names and multi-billion pound turnover companies to small owner managed businesses.

What you will be doing:

• Support Partners on complex, high value litigation in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session
• Work independently on a diverse range of commercial litigation disputes
• Work under the supervision and guidance of Partners to deliver high-quality legal services.
• Ensure strict compliance with all court deadlines, procedural rules, and case management requirements.
• Regularly appear and represent clients in Sheriff Courts across Scotland.
• Effectively engage with and support national clients in relation to dispute resolution matters.
• Prepare and manage case files, pleadings, and documentation in accordance with professional standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop strategies for efficient resolution of disputes.
• Mentor trainee and junior level support

What you will need:

• A minimum of 5 year PQE working within a litigious team
• Experience and competence appearing in the Sheriff court
• Confidence to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Experience and competence in a range of IT applications i.e. Microsoft Office, Aderant, iManage

Meet the team

Our Team:

Our Scottish Solicitors work with key clients across a broad range of sectors, from renewable energy to fast-growing businesses, commercial real estate, banking and real estate finance transactions. Our continued investment in our client services means that we work with clients across all of Scotland, with our local knowledge and the backing of more than 1000 experts nationally we can help you unlock your potential.

Fiona Pask leads our Scottish litigation team, bringing significant litigious experience.

Our culture code is how we live our values and build them into every aspect of our people, clients, the group and our communities.

We are Authentic, valuing openness and diverse perspectives; Collaborative, working as one team to deliver our best; Trusted, acting with integrity and doing what’s right; and Brave, pushing boundaries and driving positive change.

Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're excited about the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we look forward to hearing from you!