Associate

Associate, Commercial Disputes (12-month FTC)

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Experienced litigation lawyer sought for a 12-month fixed-term role within a national commercial disputes team. The role is flexible across the firm's Scotland offices (Aberdeen, Glasgow or Edinburgh) and will support a specific client project handled by the commercial disputes practice.

The disputes team works across a broad range of commercial issues and uses both court/arbitral proceedings and alternative dispute resolution. This is a hands-on role delivering commercial, pragmatic advice on contested matters and supporting senior fee-earners on complex workstreams.

The team offers high-calibre, varied work in a collaborative environment, with opportunities to contribute to training and business development activities.

  • Qualified lawyer with at least 2.5 years' PQE in commercial disputes or related litigation work
  • Experience of general commercial litigation; defender PI experience advantageous but not essential
  • Strong drafting, communication and time-management skills; ability to work to deadlines
  • Commercial, common-sense approach and comfortable supporting senior fee-earners; collaborative and able to work across offices

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