Associate - Scotland

Pogust Goodhead is a unique law firm with particular expertise in group litigation. The firm is currently managing some of the largest claims in UK legal history, including claims against vehicle manufacturers arising from the diesel emissions scandal, and various medical product manufacturers. We are at the cutting-edge of group consumer and environmental claims, representing thousands of affected clients throughout Europe and across the globe.

Globally, Pogust Goodhead now boasts over 100 lawyers and 500 staff and has offices in London, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Philadelphia, Miami, and Brazil. See our website for more information about our firm.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and diligent lawyer to join our Scottish team (based in Edinburgh) to work on a number of group actions.

Why is this role crucial for Pogust Goodhead?

We are seeking a talented Associate to join our team in Edinburgh. We look to our Associates for their insights, legal expertise, ability to develop a case strategy, as well as their knowledge of court procedure. Associates are given management and case strategy responsibilities of large group actions from day one. Our Associates are ambitious and hardworking lawyers who enjoy working as part of a collaborative and dynamic team and share our passion for achieving justice for those we represent.

**Requirements**:
**Role responsibilities and core competencies**
- Working as part of the Scottish legal team in all aspects of civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
- Managing large, complex multi-jurisdictional disputes in a fast-paced environment, including leading case strategy.
- Delegating workstreams to associates, trainees and paralegals;
- Supporting our clients, conducting client meetings and providing the best possible advice;
- Instructing expert witnesses and counsel;
- Conducting detailed research;
- Drafting and reviewing of documentation and pleadings;
- Managing meetings effectively by setting clear agendas;
- Developing and maintaining relationships with external counsel, expert witnesses, financial partners and other external parties;
- Supervising trainees and paralegals;
- Managing legal documentation and demonstrating effective case management;
- Assisting the firm in achieving its professional objectives;
- Contributing to Pogust Goodhead’s business development.

**What you’ll bring to Pogust Goodhead**

**Essential**
- Scottish qualified lawyer;
- Minimum 5PQE+ or equivalent with the majority of your experience gained in a Scottish litigation practice;
- Strong technical skills with experience in Scottish litigation, preferably with experience in commercial litigation.
- Sound analytical skills with the ability to understand the clients’ needs and an ability to adopt the best-case strategy
- Enjoys working as part of a close-knit team;
- Great attention to detail and accuracy to produce work which is consistently of a high standard
- Very strong organisational skills, file management and time/record keeping
- Confident communicator able to work calmly under pressure
- Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by previous collaborative work with external and internal parties
- A demonstrably flexible approach to work to ensure client deadlines are met and clients are communicated with efficiently
- Empathy and passion for the clients we represent

**Desirable**
- Experience in commercial litigation;
- Experience in pro-bono or social justice / human rights work

**Benefits**

**Pogust Goodhead employee commitment**

At Pogust Goodhead we believe in championing personal growth and achievements, but first and foremost, we are also a team, and a team is strongest when everyone feels that they are supported and valued as individuals.

We know that our team are the heart of Pogust Goodhead and that is why we make the following commitment to all our people:
To be a meritocracy with a fair and transparent pay review process

To offer opportunities for internal promotion

To provide everyone with a fair and structured performance review process

To provide a learning environment that supports its employees in becoming experts in their roles

To give all Pogust Goodhead’s people opportunities to influence and improve how we work

Our commitment to building an inclusive workplace

Pogust Goodhead is an equal opportunities employer who believes passionately that our team should represent the diversity of the clients that we support. We are committed to providing a place of work that provides fair and equal career growth and learning opportunities to all its employees. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind within our company and we celebrate creating a culture offering opportunity for all, regardless of race, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation, socio economic background, disability, or religious beliefs.