Senior Solicitor

1 month ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Brodies Full time
Brodies LLP is a UK law firm headquartered in Scotland. It is the largest firm in its jurisdiction measured by income, directory rankings, and lawyer numbers. In the last three years, the firm's revenue has grown by 20%, and almost 100 new colleagues have joined. Today, we have more than 800 colleagues and offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, London and Brussels. We combine colleagues' expertise in all business areas, to deliver Enlightened Thinking - new knowledge and new legal possibilities - uniquely suited to our Scottish, UK and international clients.

JOB TITLE

Senior Solicitor / Associate (2-7 years PQE) - Litigation / Contentious Construction

This role can be based from our Edinburgh or Glasgow office.

REPORTING TO

Contentious Construction partners; Louise Shiels, Manus Quigg, David Arnott and Christopher Duff

JOB PURPOSE

We currently have exciting opportunities for Senior Solicitor / Associate to join our Construction & Engineering team. The team provide a full service dispute resolution service to clients from across the construction industry and are regularly involved in the most complex, high value construction disputes in Scotland. In this role, you will work closely with the partners advising clients in both the public and private sectors including developers, contractors, consultants, insurers and funders. You will have the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of work including contentious claims and insurance disputes across a range of formal dispute proceedings including mediation, adjudication, litigation and arbitration. The work is usually interesting, seldom straightforward and you will need to be able to understand the commercial reasons behind the legal work you will be doing. You will work closely with existing clients and also be part of the continuing efforts of the team to win new clients and business. In addition, our role offers clear career paths and significant opportunities for career advancement. Experience in Contentious Construction is essential.

CORE TASKS
Legal analysis of the client's position in light of the evidence prepared.Advising the client of the merits of their position and providing strategic advice on the most appropriate and cost effective way to bring about a resolution. Reporting regularly to clients on progress and keeping strategy under review.Appearing in Court and other formal hearings (mediation, adjudication and arbitration) to act as advocate on behalf of the client.Negotiating settlements.Drafting pleadings.Compilation of evidence from client papers and witness statements to analyse factual position in a dispute.Supporting and developing the team's marketing initiatives including drafting articles and presenting at seminars.Maintaining good financial management of cases.Assisting in the training of the team's trainees.Be aware of Brodies' information security policies, and protect information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference at all times.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Strong advocacy skills.
• Able to give client advice that is well presented and tailored to their needs.Maintains regular contact with the clients and shows understanding of the priorities for the client.Strong analytical and drafting skills and works in a logical manner.Experience in alternative forms of dispute resolution.Communicates in a confident, clear and relaxed way.Displays an interest and enthusiasm for contentious construction work.Works to understand the department's key clients, the industry they operate in and the challenges they face.Can work efficiently and to tight deadlines.Works effectively with other team members, and able to work as part of a team on larger cases
SKILLS
Self motivated and driven.Prepared, organised and able to prioritise.Applied knowledge.Commercial and profit focus.Conduct and communication skills
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