Senior Associate (Dispute Resolution)

Job Description Position Type: Full TimeOur Dispute Resolution team are looking for a Senior Associate to join their dynamic team. This is a full time position based in our office in the heart of Glasgow. The team, led by Euan McSherry, work across our commercial offices in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Perth, Stirling and Newcastle, and work closely with our legal departments and branch network throughout Scotland. This is a new and exciting opportunity for a motivated candidate to grow and shape our Glasgow offering.The position will allow the opportunity for career progression for individuals who demonstrate a willingness and ability to maintain good client relationships, work with specialists across the Firm and participate in business development. The successful candidate will enjoy a high level of client and team interaction, personally managing a varied caseload of Dispute Resolution work.ABOUT USAberdein Considine is an award-winning law firm and this is a great opportunity to work in an innovative, challenging and rewarding work environment. In return for your hard work, you will be paid a competitive salary, receive an excellent benefits package and be part of a generous incentive and bonus scheme.ROLE Advising and representing clients, ranging from private individuals and SMEs through to large corporations and FTSE 100 firms, in a variety of court, tribunal, and alternative dispute resolution work. Specialisms to include general commercial litigation, company disputes, breach of contract, commercial real estate litigation, insolvency, professional negligence, and advocacy experience. An excellent opportunity to work in a supportive, national, team and to collaborate with junior solicitor and commercial colleagues in our Glasgow office in growing our commercial offering to elevate the team’s rankings in the legal directories for litigation, real estate litigation and insolvency work and to progress to Partner.JOB PURPOSETo ensure clients are provided with the best possible service and advice To secure the best possible outcomes for clientTo maximise fee incomeTo obtain an excellent reputation amongst clientsTo assist with promotion and management of Department and FirmKEY RESPONSIBILITIES Advising clients on a variety of dispute resolution and litigation mattersManaging a varied and heavy caseloadMeeting client expectationsNegotiating settlements and achieving the best possible outcome for clientsRepresenting clients in court hearings, ADR and settlement meetingsDrafting legal documentsMeeting fee target consistentlyWorking collaboratively with other members of the department to achieve common goalsPromoting the department and the Firm through business developmentSupervising and mentoring junior team membersMaking cross referrals to colleagues Generally supporting and promoting the Firm Requirements QUALIFICATIONSEssentialLLB, Diploma in Legal PracticeSKILLS AND EXPERIENCEEssentialExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent organisational skills and ability to work in a pressurised environmentTeam workingStrong IT skillsAbility to meet strict deadlinesKNOWLEDGEEssential Excellent knowledge of dispute resolution and litigation mattersExcellent knowledge of Sheriff Court and Court of Session practice and rulesKnowledge of alternative dispute resolution forumsAPTITUDESEssentialExcellent interpersonal skillsStrong business commerciality awarenessAbility to offer practical advice to clients