Litigation Opportunities – Scotland

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking litigation specialists to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in a variety of challenging cases, including commercial disputes and personal injury litigation. With a focus on career growth, candidates can expect a supportive environment that values collaboration and professional development. Whether you're an experienced solicitor or newly qualified, this position promises exposure to high-profile cases and the chance to work alongside seasoned professionals. Embrace this opportunity to advance your career in a thriving legal landscape.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Career Progression Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE required for litigation roles.
• Experience in Sheriff Courts and Court of Session is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle diverse commercial disputes across various sectors.
• Manage personal injury cases and support litigation processes.

Skills

Litigation

Commercial Disputes

Strong Drafting Skills

Case Management

Courtroom Advocacy

Negotiation Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (PQE)

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Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

LITIGATION FOCUS

At Frasia Wright Associates, we are currently handling a range of challenging and exciting litigation opportunities and are seeing an increase in demand for litigation specialists within the profession at all levels throughout Scotland. If you are looking for a new challenge as a litigation lawyer, at any level – please contact us for a confidential discussion or visit our website. Here are some of the opportunities we have available:

1. Handle a diverse range of commercial disputes across sectors like construction, energy, and IT.
2. Provide firm-wide training, contribute to business development, and engage in client meetings, with travel opportunities.
3. Requires 3+ years’ PQE, experience in Sheriff Courts and Court of Session, strong drafting skills, and case management expertise.

Personal Injury – Glasgow (Assignment 17070)

• Manage a caseload involving personal injury, medical negligence, road traffic accidents, and fatal accident inquiries.
• Work primarily in the Court of Session with a highly experienced team, gaining exposure to high-profile cases.
• Suitable for newly qualified to 2 years’ PQE solicitors seeking career growth in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Complex Properties – Glasgow (Assignment 17025)

• Handle high-profile insurance-related disputes, including subrogated recovery claims and commercial litigation.
• Open to 1–2 years’ PQE candidates, with or without direct experience in insurance litigation, eager to develop expertise.
• Offers a collaborative work environment, career progression opportunities, flexible working, and excellent benefits.

Experienced Personal Injury – Edinburgh/Glasgow (Assignment 16819)

• Focus on courtroom advocacy without case-holding responsibilities, supporting all aspects of personal injury litigation.
• Requires at least 5 years’ PQE, strong advocacy skills, and experience in consultations, negotiations, and drafting.
• Full-time role with work-life balance, requiring a minimum of two days per week in the firm’s Scottish offices.

Experienced Litigator – Glasgow (Assignment 16797)

• Manage high-value Court of Session cases, including shareholder disputes, contract disputes, and insolvency matters.
• Requires 4+ years’ PQE at Associate or Partner level, with extensive experience in complex commercial litigation.
• Offers a hybrid working model with one day from home, emphasizing office presence for collaboration and client engagement.

Family Law & General Civil Litigation – Morayshire (Assignment 16567)

• Handle a diverse caseload of family law and civil litigation, including financial disputes, child custody, and divorce.
• Requires 2–5 years’ PQE, strong litigation background, and expertise in sensitive and complex cases.
• Initially office-based, transitioning to case management software in 2025 for increased flexibility.