Commercial Litigation NQ

  • Glasgow
  • Pinsent Masons
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION LAWYER BriefWe are currently looking to recruit a NQ Commercial Litigation Lawyer to join our Glasgow office.Team Background The commercial litigation team sits within our Litigation, Regulatory & Tax department. The team has 4 partners and 12 fee earners. The team is friendly and inclusive and is looking for a candidate who will fit in with this ethos. The work covers a broad spectrum of commercial litigation/disputes, regulatory investigations and criminal defence work, offering plenty of interest and stimulation and involves disputes of all sizes. Clients are typically medium to large corporates including a range of listed companies. The team seeks to involve all members in client relationship building and business development.Key Clients include BP plc Deloitte LLP Galliford Try Group KCA Deutag Group Imperial Tobacco Ltd Legal & General plc NatWest Group News Corp William Grant & Sons Limited Testimonials The team, and in particular Joanne Gillies, is solution-focused, at all times offering highly commercial and cost-effective advice.’‘Very flexible with billing and provide a service similar to that of a magic circle firm, at 50% of the cost.’Work highlights Represented a medical device manufacturer in a series of product liability claims. Advising a property investment fund on its fire safety obligations and its interaction with the fire and rescue service pending remediation of issues with cladding and compartmentation. Advising a local authority on its current fire and building safety responsibilities as a landlord, planning authority and building control body. Candidate SummaryThe successful candidate will: be qualified in Scotland and/or England & Wales or soon to be qualified. have gained experience in a large commercial practice but be willing to learn new skills. be a team player, able to forge strong working relationships with colleagues in an agile environment. be technically strong and exercise good commercial judgment. have the interpersonal skills necessary for this client-facing role; and  have a "can-do" attitude and be willing to work with colleagues and partners collaboratively and enthusiastically. What will we offer you?   We are a market leading, dynamic and growing global team who work together to produce outstanding results for our clients.  We invest in our team and have a first class training and career development programme. Our training reflects our position as a market leader in communications and sourcing. Our training will assist you to develop as a specialist with valuable sector knowledge and the ability to deliver "best of breed" services. Early responsibility and opportunities to develop client relationships.  The very best national and international work.