Senior Legal Counsel

3 days ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Aberdein Considine Full time

Job Title: Senior Solicitor

Job Summary:

Aberdein Considine is seeking a highly skilled Senior Solicitor to join our team in Glasgow. As a Senior Solicitor, you will play a key role in representing major banking and lender clients in debt recovery and dispute resolution matters.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Proactively manage a significant caseload for key financial services clients.
  2. Run a varied litigation caseload emanating from lender clients in connection with mortgage, personal and business lending.
  3. Assist partners on key projects for lender clients.
  4. Provide clients with strategic and commercial advice.
  5. Negotiate settlements and achieve the best possible outcome for clients.
  6. Represent clients in court hearings and settlement meetings.
  7. Meet time recording and fee targets.
  8. Draft court papers and legal documents.
  9. Mentor and support solicitors, trainee solicitors, and paralegals in the department.
  10. Promote the Department and the Firm through Business Development.

Requirements:

  • LLB and Diploma in Legal Practice.
  • Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience.
  • Technical excellence in secured and/or unsecured debt recovery matters.
  • Experience of title rectification, property litigation, and/or a good understanding of conveyancing practice is desirable.
  • Appearance at Sheriff Court.
  • Experience of Court of Session matters.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to establish strong working relationships with clients.
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to work in a pressurised environment.
  • Team working.
  • Strong IT skills.

Knowledge:

  • Excellent knowledge of secured debt recovery law and practice.
  • Good knowledge of Sheriff Court and Court of Session practice and rules.
  • Understanding of the regulatory landscape in which our clients operate.

Aptitudes:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Strong business commerciality awareness.
  • Ability to offer practical advice to clients.


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