Senior Solicitor

Grant Thornton UK; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and advisory firm in Scotland is seeking a Senior Solicitor for their in-house legal department. This role primarily involves handling commercial dispute resolutions and advising on risk management. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with substantial experience and strong ethical judgment. Flexible working arrangements are supported, ensuring a balance between work and personal life.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of commercial dispute resolution in a common law jurisdiction.
• Good understanding of the law related to professional liability.
• Ability to deliver difficult messages clearly and sensitively.

Responsibilities

• Handle professional liability claims, including litigation and mediation.
• Identify and mitigate legal, ethical, and reputational risks.
• Provide solution-focused legal advice to stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial dispute resolution

Legal risk assessment

Strong ethical judgment

Excellent communication skills

Solution-oriented legal advice

Organizational and time-management skills

Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

Overview

More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

Senior Solicitor – In-house legal department - Contentious work

Flexible on any Grant Thornton location, hybrid working available

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF

The lawyers in our in-house legal department (Office of the General Counsel) advise on an enormous variety of risk issues that arise in the firm’s delivery of professional services.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares. We’ll support you to balance your work and life.

Responsibilities

• handling professional liability claims against the firm, which may include litigation, mediation and other dispute-resolution methods, and where appropriate by instructing and managing outside solicitors, counsel and independent experts in disputes about professional services
• identifying, assessing and mitigating legal, ethical and reputational risks, including by giving legal input into risk issues arising from live engagements, and ensuring that decisions align with the organisation’s expressed approach to risk
• dealing with regulatory issues, including dealing with regulatory enquiries and investigations
• working closely with colleagues in our in-house legal team to deliver solution-focused and commercially pragmatic advice to Grant Thornton’s people, including partners and other senior stakeholders
• assisting teams in understanding the legal implications of their activities and empowering them to manage risks effectively.

This role may suit a litigator who is currently a mid-level or senior associate at a commercial law firm, but we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who have the experience and skills for the role.

Knowing you’re right for us

The minimum criteria are:

• that you are a qualified solicitor or barrister with substantial experience of commercial dispute resolution in England and Wales or another common-law jurisdiction
• a good understanding of the law and procedure as they relate to professional liability
• integrity and independence of mind, with the ability to deliver difficult messages clearly and sensitively
• strong ethical judgment, with a commitment to upholding professional standards
• an understanding of the kinds of risk-management issues that professional services firms face
• excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal colleagues

• strong commercial acumen, with a solution-oriented approach to legal advice, and an ability to identify improvements to help achieve better outcomes
• excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands
• an ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, and to work both autonomously and collaboratively as appropriate
• an ability to build good relationships and gain the confidence of colleagues.

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people. We never settle for what is easy; we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. As for the things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, and that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our CLEARR values – Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.