Banking and Financial Litigation Associate

Are you an ambitious Commercial or Financial Litigation solicitor looking to secure a position with a prestigious firm?

This Top 50 national success story has led the way on flexible working and their Tier 1 Financial Litigation team conducts some of the most impactful work in the sector.

Join them as an Associate (1-3 PQE) in their vibrant Edinburgh office, working alongside expert Partners and benefiting from a supportive environment and quick progression potential.

The Firm

This national firm has excelled in recent years and has a renowned reputation amongst clients and employees alike. It places its staff at the centre of its success and allows individuals to choose the ways of working that best suit them.

Positive reports about the supportive and nourishing working environment are mirrored in the company's revenue, which has shown exponential growth and resulted in expansion across the UK. In part, this is due to the firm's belief that staff are the key to their success, which results in heavy investment in staff development and a flexible approach to work-life balance.

Taking on an innovative and forward-thinking mindset, this firm seeks to encourage ambition and creativity. It takes real steps to go the extra mile for the clients, without compromising the happiness of their employees.

Clients include some of the most prestigious companies and private individuals. As such, you should expect exposure to high-quality, large-scale work that will showcase your ability and skills as a legal professional.

The Role

This is an unparalleled opportunity to join the heart of a prestigious and talented Tier 1-rated Financial Litigation team. Taking on a diverse range of financial services litigation matters, you will take ownership of exciting clients and support them by providing in-depth advice and legal expertise.

Often high-value, complex and sensitive in nature, the caseload will involve you working with one of the largest specialist teams in the country to service a prestigious national and international client base. You will work with premier lenders, investment companies, building societies and the full range of banking institutions: clearing, international, challenger and digital banks.

Gain exposure to the full gamut of financial matters including banking, financial crime, cryptocurrency, mortgages, professional negligence and much more.

You will be encouraged and supported to undertake career development activity consistently throughout your time at the firm, both in the form of ongoing training and industry-recognised qualifications.

Working alongside renowned colleagues you will be in a strong position to develop market-leading expertise in this rapidly growing area as you progress towards the senior ranks of one of the UK's leading firms.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is a UK-qualified solicitor (Scots or England/Wales) with experience in Commercial/Financial Litigation
• Is driven and ambitious
• Has excellent verbal/written communication with first-rate interpersonal skills
• Approaches problems in an effective, organised and skilled manner
• Ability to manage complex and varied workloads efficiently to the highest standard
• Has a proactive, innovative and value-adding mindset

What's on offer

• Joining a Top 50 law firm and award-winning employer
• Flexible and hybrid working embedded in the company
• Exposure to top-tier clients, high-quality and varied work
• First-rate career development opportunities
• Strong salary commensurate to experience
• Excellent benefits package and well-being considerations

Apply now or contact Jules Grieve on 0131 460 7747/jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat.