Civil Litigation Associate

Job Description

Civil Litigation Solicitor | Edinburgh
Up to 10 Years’ PQE | Flexible Working | Competitive Salary + Bonus

Want to take ownership of your caseload and build your expertise in contentious private client work?

I’m working with an established Edinburgh law firm looking to recruit a Civil Litigation Solicitor to join its Court team. This is a great opportunity for a solicitor with a general litigation background who wants to develop their specialism in contentious private client matters, including disputes involving wills, estates, succession and inheritance.

You’ll join a supportive team where you can manage your own cases, work directly with clients and play an active role in growing the department. With flexible working, a competitive package and genuine scope for progression, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

What will you be doing?

• Managing your own civil litigation caseload, with a focus on contentious private client disputes.
• Advising clients on disputes involving wills, estates, succession and inheritance, alongside wider civil litigation matters.
• Handling court actions, preparing legal documentation and undertaking court appearances.
• Working closely with clients, counsel and other professional advisers.
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

Who will suit this role?

• Solicitor with experience in civil litigation.
• Ideally up to 10 years’ PQE, with contentious private client experience an advantage.
• Confident managing a caseload independently and progressing matters with minimal supervision.
• A strong communicator who can handle sensitive disputes with professionalism and empathy.
• Someone proactive, commercially aware and keen to develop their expertise and career.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and bonus potential, depending on experience.
• Flexible and agile working by agreement.
• 30 days’ annual leave, including public holidays.
• A supportive working environment with varied, interesting work.
• The opportunity to develop a contentious private client specialism and take on greater responsibility as the team grows.

Interested in finding out more?
If you’re a Civil Litigation Solicitor considering your next move, I’d be happy to have a confidential conversation about the opportunity and what it could offer your career.

Please call me for further details.