Dispute Resolution Solicitor – 3+ years PQE

Jones Whyte

Glasgow

Place of work: Glasgow, City Centre

Contract type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Are you an experienced Dispute Resolution Solicitor? Would you like to join our grown Dispute Resolution department? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you!

Jones Whyte Law Ltd is a dynamic and forward-thinking firm. We invest in our staff and offer training and development far beyond the prescribed professional requirements. As we grow, we encourage our employees to grow with us and offer opportunities to work on business projects. We engage with our people to continually improve our processes, technology and practices to ensure staff are supported and clients receive the best service. Our recently refurbished Glasgow city centre office offers a modern work environment with generous staff perks.

The Role:

As a Solicitor is our Dispute Resolution department, we will require you to manage a varied caseload of commercial disputes and to represent clients in courts across Scotland. The ideal candidate will be client focused and proactive with a positive attitude and flexible approach. You will be strong team player with excellent communication and technical skills.  

The role presents an opportunity for the right candidate to develop personally and professionally within the firm and gain promotion.

We understand the want for a good work-life balance. As such, Jones Whyte offer hybrid working following completion of office-based training. This benefit is in addition to other benefits such as an excellent holiday entitlement, industry leading maternity/paternity offering and well-being support.

Responsibilities:

• Acting on behalf of clients in the resolution of contentious issues, including conducting hearings in the Sheriff Courts and the Court of Session.
• To provide advocacy in tribunals, arbitration and mediation
• Taking statements, attending consultations, drafting pleadings, instructing expert witnesses, preparing cases for proofs/debates
• Actively participating in business development opportunities
• Working collaboratively and flexibly with other team members
• Working closely with experts and ensuring counsel are instructed accordingly where required
• Supporting the partners to continuously drive forward business opportunities

Requirements:

• Strong work ethic and team player
• 3+ years PQE
• Strong technical knowledge
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Ability to work independently
• Positive outlook
• Proactive and responsive to client’s demands
• An ability to liaise effectively with peers and clients at various levels of seniority

Company Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Excellent Company Maternity and Paternity Benefits
• 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays. Including closing over Christmas & New Year.
• Holiday Loyalty Scheme: Earn an additional 5 days holiday.  
• Buy and Sell up to 3 holiday days each year
• Hybrid Working (on completion of office-based training)
• Company Staff Referral Scheme
• Wellbeing Support
• Annual Company Day Out and Quarterly team nights/days out
• Early finish on your birthday

Apply now: Dispute Resolution Solicitor or email your CV and cover letter to recruitment@joneswhyte.co.uk