Autonomous Commercial Litigation Lawyer Path to Partnership

JMC Legal Recruitment; Milton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment partners with a Glasgow boutique recognised as L500 to recruit a Commercial Litigation Lawyer (3+ PQE). You will take ownership of a strong pipeline of high-value disputes, including property, insolvency, company law, construction and contractual claims, with exposure to Court of Session work.

You will work directly alongside senior colleagues, enjoy immediate autonomy, and have a clear path to partnership as you help grow and shape the practice, leveraging an established

Qualifications

• 3+ PQE in commercial litigation.
• Strong background in commercial litigation (broad experience preferred).
• Confident running your own caseload independently.
• Court experience is essential.
• Commercially aware with a proactive, solutions-led mindset.
• Comfortable in a client-facing role.
• Interest and experience in business development and networking.
• Ambition to grow, lead and build something longer-term.

Responsibilities

• Own a strong pipeline of commercial litigation work across property disputes, insolvency, company law, construction, and high-value contractual claims.
• Be involved in Court of Session work.
• Manage your own caseload and develop client relationships.
• Play a key role in growing the litigation function and potentially building your own team.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Independent caseload

Court experience

Business development

Client-facing

Ambition to lead

Job description

JMC Legal Recruitment partners with a Glasgow boutique recognised as L500 to recruit a Commercial Litigation Lawyer (3+ PQE). You will take ownership of a strong pipeline of high-value disputes, including property, insolvency, company law, construction and contractual claims, with exposure to Court of Session work.

You will work directly alongside senior colleagues, enjoy immediate autonomy, and have a clear path to partnership as you help grow and shape the practice, leveraging an established