Commercial Litigation Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Paisley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Scotland is looking for a skilled Dispute Resolution Solicitor with over 3 years of PQE to join their highly ranked Commercial Disputes team. You'll manage a diverse caseload of complex commercial disputes in a collaborative environment that values professional growth. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and structured career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Structured career progression

Supportive firm culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE in Commercial Litigation or Dispute Resolution.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload in court and alternative dispute resolution.
• Exceptional drafting and analytical skills.
• Client-focused with strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of complex commercial disputes.
• Collaborate with top-tier litigators in a supportive team.
• Engage with a diverse client base, advising on various disputes.

Skills

Commercial Litigation

Dispute Resolution

Case Management

Drafting Skills

Analytical Skills

Client Focus

Communication Skills

Job description

Overview

Join a highly ranked L500 Commercial Disputes team recognised for their expertise, innovation and success in complex litigation. Based in Glasgow, this is a standout opportunity for a commercially minded, litigation Solicitor (4+ PQE) to work alongside leading practitioners on a broad range of high-value disputes for clients across the private and public sectors.

Role This Top 100 firm is seeking a skilled and driven Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join a top-tier Commercial Disputes team, widely recognised for its depth of expertise, commercial acumen and successful track record in complex, high-stakes litigation. The department is home to market-leading litigators and respected dispute resolution specialists, offering a collaborative environment in their modern Glasgow office. You will work across a wide spectrum of commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters, from shareholder and partnership disputes to contractual claims, professional negligence, corporate recovery and cross-border litigation. The team acts for a diverse client base, including entrepreneurs, SMEs, public sector bodies, national institutions and large corporations. This role presents a real opportunity to handle challenging, high-value work within a supportive team culture that actively encourages professional growth and strategic thinking.

Your Experience

• 3+ years' PQE with relevant Commercial Litigation or Dispute Resolution.
• Proven ability to manage your own caseload, with experience handling contentious commercial matters in court and through alternative dispute resolution.
• Exceptional drafting and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
• A client-focused approach, with excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Confident in advising a wide range of clients, from private individuals to institutional and corporate entities.
• Proactive, commercially minded and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Join a highly ranked L500 team that handles some of the most challenging and high-profile commercial disputes in Scotland.
• Work alongside leading litigation professionals.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including wellbeing and sustainability initiatives.
• A supportive and inclusive firm culture that values collaboration, innovation and personal development.
• Structured opportunities for career progression and involvement in business development initiatives.
• A dynamic environment where your ideas, input and ambition are encouraged and valued.

If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at [e-mail] / 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.