Solicitor
Job Introduction
Due to continued growth DAC Beachcroft’s Glasgow office are seeking to recruit a solicitor (ideally 2-4 PQE) for a commercial litigation role. This is an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to undertake a varied caseload of both Pursuer and Defender work in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session (ordinary and commercial court). The role would also involve dealing with arbitrations and mediations.
As well as a good work life balance we offer a good remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance amongst other benefits and an extremely competitive bonus scheme) alongside real opportunity for growth and progression.
Our specialist property recovery team in Glasgow comprises a Partner, an Associate, four Solicitors, five Paralegals, four Trainee Solicitors and a Case Administrator.
To ask any additional questions or to discuss the role confidentially then please feel free to contact me on scarterbarford@dacbeachcroft.com. We will be able to then schedule a call.
Role Responsibility
- Reporting to the partner and associate.
- Manage a personal and team caseload under supervision.
- Act as a point of contact for clients in relation to Scottish claims, demonstrating an in-depth level of knowledge and skill.
The Ideal Candidate
- Have an LLB (Hons) and have completed the Diploma in Legal Practice.
- Be highly organised and a confident negotiator and communicator with an outstanding eye for detail.
- Have an excellent level of technical expertise in commercial litigation generally, with demonstrable experience in managing a large and varied caseload in the sheriff courts, Court of Session and commercial courts.
- Have excellent relationship and client handling skills. Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues. Able to demonstrate a reasonable level of self-sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority.
- Be proactive with a tenacious approach to identifying issues and solving problems.
- Have an ability to adopt a commercial perspective.
About the Company
We are a leading international legal business with over 2,400 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. We have 11 offices in the UK as well as offices in Dublin, Madrid, Singapore, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Miami. We also have associations/alliances with firms in Northern Ireland, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Brazil, Peru, Central America, Argentina, the USA, Australia and Germany.
We are known for our market-leading presence in sectors such as Insurance, Health and Real Estate. This is complemented by a fast-growing Business Advisory capability. We represent a wide range of clients, ranging from household names to government departments and NHS bodies. We act for the majority of the top 30 insurance and financial services companies operating in the UK. We are the asset management lawyers for the UK’s largest shopping centres and act for 9 of the UK’s top 10 housebuilders.
We have an impressive legal pedigree, with 155 Chambers UK 2019 practice area and individual lawyer rankings, including 30 rankings at 'Band 1' level. In Legal 500 UK, 2018, the firm received top tier ranking for 32 of its practice areas and 59 practice areas in the top two tiers. In March 2018, we were named as one of Legal Week's Best Legal Advisors for the third year running, achieving category-leading satisfaction scores for our commercial approach, service delivery, quality of legal advice, communication & responsiveness and overall relationships.
Our vision is to be leading business advisers, recognised for our insight and our outstanding commitment to clients, and for being the place where talented people want to work. For further details on our work and our culture, please visit www.dacbeachcroft.com.
DAC Beachcroft is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from every sector of the community. We also welcome direct applications. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV. Your application will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
DAC Beachcroft