Dispute Resolution Senior Associate

Job Description

Senior Associate – Dispute Resolution

Location: Glasgow City Centre / Hybrid
Contract: Full-time (35 hours), Permanent
Salary: up to £75k + hybrid working + benefits

The Opportunity

An established and highly regarded Scottish law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its Dispute Resolution team. The firm offers a strong platform for career development within a supportive and professional environment.

This role would suit an ambitious litigation solicitor who enjoys managing a varied caseload, working with autonomy, and delivering a first-class service to a broad client base.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a diverse dispute resolution caseload, including:

• Personal and commercial contract disputes
• Property disputes
• Landlord and tenant matters
• Professional negligence claims
• Some criminal defence work (primarily motoring offences)
• You will work closely with partners while also supervising and supporting junior members of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied litigation caseload from instruction to resolution
• Conducting litigation in the Sheriff Court
• Raising and defending alternative dispute resolution actions, including First Tier Tribunal proceedings and arbitrations
• Providing training, supervision, and mentoring to trainees and junior solicitors
• Ensuring compliance with client service standards and maintaining strong client relationships

Skills & Experience Required:                                       

• Strong experience in general and/or commercial litigation
• Advocacy experience in the Sheriff Court and/or First Tier Tribunal
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• High level of commercial awareness
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working arrangement
• High-quality, varied workload
• Long-term career progression within a well-respected firm

For further details, please contact Meena on 07384 795772.