NQ Solicitor - Health and Safety Team

Clyde & Co; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an enthusiastic NQ solicitor to join their health and safety team in Aberdeen. This role offers the opportunity to represent clients in criminal courts for health and safety breaches and assist them during major incidents. The firm values strong teamwork and provides full training, ensuring a supportive environment for career progression. If you are passionate about tackling complex legal issues and eager to develop your expertise, this position offers a rewarding path in a dynamic regulatory practice.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic NQ solicitor with strong teamwork and leadership skills.
• Ability to handle complex legal issues and deliver professional client service.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court and conduct investigations.
• Manage caseloads and support partners in business development.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Client Interaction

Health and Safety Knowledge

Complex Legal Issue Resolution

Education

Law Degree

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

Description

NQ Solicitor - Health and Safety Team - Aberdeen

We are seeking an enthusiastic NQ solicitor to join our expanding regulatory practice in Aberdeen. The role focuses on health & safety, representing clients prosecuted in criminal courts for health and safety breaches and at fatal accident inquiries. It also involves assisting clients after major incidents, guiding them through investigations by regulatory bodies like the police and HSE. Occasionally, the role may include criminal prosecutions related to road traffic fatalities. While some court experience is beneficial, full training will be provided as this is a specialist role.

The successful candidate will work with Mark Donaldson, recognized for his expertise in this area (Chambers band one, Legal 500 leading individual). Our clients include household names, local authorities, and offshore operators.

We value strong teamwork and collaboration, with a high level of ownership of cases.

Essential Skills & Experience

• A highly determined individual capable of adapting within a demanding, fast-paced team. Initiative and leadership skills are essential. The role involves client interaction and occasional travel within Scotland.
• An interest in health and safety matters.
• Enjoyment of tackling complex legal issues and expanding knowledge.
• Focus on delivering professional client service.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Work collaboratively within the team, primarily representing insurance companies and self-insured organizations.
• Handle a varied caseload and appear regularly in the Sheriff Court.
• Conduct investigations, including witness statements.
• Identify information needs and secure necessary evidence.
• Meet reporting and reserving requirements for clients.
• Manage files, including reports and correspondence.
• Attend and appear in court.
• Support partners in servicing existing clients, developing new business, and maintaining client relationships through technical excellence and innovation.
• Draft legal documents and provide client advice.
• Contribute to marketing and business development activities within the team and the wider Clyde & Co casualty group.

We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for learning and development to support your career progression.

For more information, contact [e-mail] or call 0161 240 2820.

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