Senior Solicitor

Aberdein Considine; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm is looking for a Senior Solicitor to manage debt recovery and dispute resolution matters. This role requires a qualified legal professional with significant experience in litigation and client representation, ensuring optimal outcomes while building strong relationships with clients.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include an LLB and Diploma in Legal Practice.
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Managing a significant caseload for key financial services clients.
• Representing clients in court hearings and settlement meetings.
• Producing briefing notes to increase visibility of the firm.

Skills

Legal Expertise

Communication

Organisational Skills

Teamwork

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

LLB

Diploma in Legal Practice

Job description

Job Title: Senior Solicitor

Location: Glasgow

Employment Type: Full Time / Permanent

About the Role

Representing major banking and lender clients in a variety of debt recovery and dispute resolution matters, including secured and unsecured debt recoveries, financial disputes, fraud, title and security rectification, professional negligence, tenancy disputes, and more.

Job Purpose

• To ensure clients are provided with the best possible advice and recommendations.
• To secure the best possible outcome for clients.
• To maximise fee income.
• To build strong relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a significant caseload for key financial services clients.
• Proactively handling a varied litigation caseload related to mortgage, personal, and business lending.
• Assisting partners on key projects for lender clients.
• Providing strategic and commercial advice to clients.
• Negotiating settlements and achieving optimal outcomes.
• Representing clients in court hearings and settlement meetings.
• Meeting time recording and fee targets.
• Producing briefing notes to increase visibility of the firm.
• Drafting court papers and legal documents.
• Mentoring solicitors, trainees, and paralegals.
• Promoting the department and firm through business development activities.

Requirements

Qualifications

• LLB, Diploma in Legal Practice (Essential)

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience.
• Technical expertise in secured and/or unsecured debt recovery matters.
• Experience with title rectification, property litigation, or conveyancing is desirable.
• Appearance at Sheriff Court and Court of Session.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Teamwork and IT skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.

Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of debt recovery law and practice.
• Understanding of Sheriff Court and Court of Session procedures.
• Awareness of the regulatory landscape affecting clients.

Attributes

• Interpersonal skills.
• Business acumen.
• Ability to provide practical advice to clients.