Commercial Disputes Lawyer - Aberdeen

Ledingham Chalmers Solicitors; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Disputes Lawyer to join their dynamic team in Aberdeen. This permanent role offers the chance to engage with diverse commercial sectors, including energy and construction, while contributing to training and business development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of PQE in litigation, showcasing strong drafting skills and the ability to manage multiple files independently. With excellent prospects for personal development and an attractive remuneration package, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Holiday package

Training and development opportunities

Bonuses subject to qualifying conditions

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ PQE in litigation, with strong drafting and file management skills.
• Experience in sheriff courts and Court of Session proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proceedings in sheriff courts and manage multiple files autonomously.
• Support firm-wide training, compliance, and business development initiatives.

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting skills

File management

Commercial awareness

Education

Law degree

PQE (3 years)

Job description

We're looking for a Commercial Disputes Lawyer to join our team in the Granite City.

The Role

This is a permanent role and the successful candidate will report directly to our litigation partners. While this position is based in Aberdeen, you'll have opportunities to travel to meet client needs.

We represent clients across diverse commercial sectors including energy, construction, engineering, property development, marine, agriculture, manufacturing, and IT. We also support individuals with partnership, property, and succession disputes. Though primarily Scotland-based, we regularly advise clients throughout the UK and worldwide.

You will also support the delivery of firm-wide training and seminars, as well as compliance, marketing, networking and business development initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate

Chances are you'll have at least three years’ PQE in the litigation discipline, though we’d be keen to hear from candidates from other relevant commercial backgrounds — it’s about having the right people in the right roles.

You'll be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in all aspects of conducting proceedings in the sheriff courts and Court of Session (excluding advocacy in the Court of Session)
• The ability to draft clearly and precisely, with the recipient in mind
• Confidence in managing multiple files autonomously

Our team also handles non-contentious construction and contract review work as well as insolvency advice — areas you could develop a specialism in, if that’s of interest.

Why Ledingham Chalmers?

There are excellent prospects at Ledingham Chalmers for personal development, training, and progression in a supportive environment.

Importantly too, this post comes with an attractive remuneration and holiday package as well as other bonuses subject to qualifying conditions.

Joining our team is a great opportunity to work alongside experienced and friendly professionals and become a valuable member of a thriving firm. Our growth plans depend on having the right team in place, and your contribution will be instrumental to our success.

To register your interest, please send a CV and covering letter to [e-mail] by Friday, 11 April.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice