Litigation Solicitor (NQ-3PQE)

JMC Legal Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious firm in Edinburgh seeks a Litigation Solicitor (NQ-3PQE) to join its vibrant Dispute Resolution team. The role offers a chance to work across a variety of commercial disputes, providing excellent career development opportunities and exposure to top-tier clients. Candidates should demonstrate a problem-solving attitude and excellent communication skills, with support for those new to disputes. The firm prioritizes professional development and provides a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Exceptional career development opportunities

Exciting bonus scheme

Attractive salary

Excellent package including financial protection measures

Qualifications

• NQ-3PQE ideally with some experience in dispute resolution.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supporting senior colleagues with dispute resolution cases.
• Attending court appearances and possibly virtual hearings.
• Building a solid portfolio of cases.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Client management

Pressure management

Education

NQ-3PQE

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JMC Legal Recruitment

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Posted:

17.06.2025

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01.08.2025

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Job Description:

Litigation Solicitor (NQ-3PQE)

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Are you a Dispute Resolution Solicitor (NQ-3PQE) looking for your next career enhancing opportunity? Or perhaps you want to try something new and give Dispute Resolution a go? Either way, you will be supported by a Top 60 UK firm, with highly qualified experts in Commercial Litigation.

Working in one of Scotland's leading offices, you have the chance to work with a diverse range of clients who will help build your network and give you a solid grounding in Dispute Resolution.

Firm

This firm has one of the top office spaces in Edinburgh. They work hard to provide a range of legal services to individuals throughout their lives, organisations, businesses and public sector clients. Examples include anything from start-up companies and SMEs to larger public and private bodies as well as the most selective private clients in the country. A vast range of clientele is right on your doorstep.

You will be based within a team that deals with all types of commercial disputes, particularly contractual litigation, high-value commercial activity, negligence and corporate disputes. Even though you may be working for larger businesses, this firm prides itself on its ability to provide an exceptional service to all clients, ensuring they offer the best advice for anything they may need.

This firm always wants to develop its client management and welcomes feedback from its clientele all around Scotland. Their nationwide knowledge is second to none, making them a reliable and trustworthy firm to work for.

With their established presence and clear success across the whole of Scotland, this firm will allow you to join a supportive team who will make sure you receive the professional development opportunities you are entitled too.

Working as a team in all areas of the business, no one is ever left behind. Employees at the business say this is a vibrant, collaborative and inclusive office, that looks after their employees at every turn.

Candidate

You will be working across corporate and commercial disputes while making sure to be a team player to achieve the best for your client. To get you started in the role, we ask you are NQ-3PQE, ideally with some experience in dispute resolution, but this is not essential as the firm is willing to help you explore a new practice area like disputes.

Your main duties will include:

Supporting your senior colleagues with a variety of dispute resolution cases.

Being present at in-person court appearances and potentially virtual hearings.

Consistently being professional with clients and colleagues.

Having strong communication with clients, while also ensuring you are listening and meeting their needs.

Being able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Ensuring you build a solid portfolio of cases

A real problem-solving attitude towards tasks.

Setting goals and being proactive about achieving these, with the support of your team.

Working for this firm would give you the chance to establish yourself in Dispute Resolution and build a solid, respectable reputation. Your colleagues will always be there to encourage your professional development and push you to do your best. The benefits of the organisation will always make you feel like a valued employee. This is a real opportunity to grow your career within a small, vibrant, leading Scottish Disputes team.

What's on offer?

An opportunity to become part of a prestigious firm and build a strong reputation in a Commercial Disputes work

Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality work on a local and national scale

Exceptional career development opportunities

Exciting bonus scheme

Attractive salary

Excellent package including financial protection measures, well-being considerations and favourable holiday/leave entitlements