Dispute Resolution Solicitor/Associate Lead

20 hours ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Brodies Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Solicitor/Associate to join our market-leading Risk, Government & Compliance team. Our team brings together experts in various disciplines focused on providing advice on compliance, regulatory issues, and public law.

Our clients include central government, corporates, higher education institutions, local authorities, and non-departmental public bodies including a number of regulators. The successful applicant will focus on supporting public sector clients and commercial clients that require public law advice throughout the UK.

Key Responsibilities
  • Create and develop complex legal arguments
  • Develop close working relationships with clients, assisting with ongoing management and explaining complex legal issues
  • Liaise effectively with clients, communicating complex legal information and delivering exceptional client service
  • Communicate with regulators and other authorities, utilising negotiation skills where appropriate
  • Identify and recover relevant evidence, analyse, and evaluate it
  • Carry out court preparations, demonstrating research skills and constructing legal arguments
  • Presentation before courts and tribunals
  • Instructing counsel and/or solicitor advocates in the Court of Session
  • Contribute to team development and profile growth
Requirements
  • Interest in public law and regulatory matters is essential
  • Experience in higher education, public inquiries, and judicial review is desirable
  • Qualification to practise in England and Wales is advantageous but not necessary
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Effective communication style adaptation when dealing with clients
  • Personal responsibility for keeping knowledge up-to-date
  • Understanding of client needs and tailored advice
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, particularly in explaining complex issues
  • Strong research skills
  • Able to work independently and manage own caseload
  • Familiarity with Sheriff Court and/or Court of Session procedure
  • Commitment to staying updated on law changes and practice developments


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