Dispute Resolution Solicitor (2–4 Years' PQE), Solicitor-Advocacy Focus

ABOUT MBM COMMERCIAL

MBM Commercial is a market-leading provider of legal and commercial services, renowned for providing commercially astute legal advice to a diverse range of clients — from ambitious start-ups and high-growth businesses to established corporates and institutional investors.

Our Dispute Resolution team advises on a broad range of complex commercial matters, providing a collegiate and supportive environment in which lawyers at all levels can thrive and develop. We pride ourselves on building a practice where talented lawyers are given genuine responsibility and the platform to develop into exceptional advocates.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an ambitious and driven Dispute Resolution Solicitor with 2–4 years’ PQE to join our growing and highly regarded team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who thrives in a litigation environment and who has a genuine enthusiasm for court work as a central and defining feature of their practice.

You will manage a mix of your own cases and matters where you support a more senior fee earner. As a team, we are collegiate and supportive, and you will have every opportunity to develop your own caseload and client contacts.

A key feature of this role is the opportunity to develop your court appearance work. We are particularly interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about advocacy and who are keen to pursue their solicitor-advocacy qualifications. MBM Commercial will actively support the successful candidate in undertaking those exams.

DAY-TO-DAY WORK

• Drafting pleadings, motions, and court documents
• Managing pre-litigation strategy and negotiation
• Conducting and attending court hearings and procedural diets
• Leading client communications and case updates
• Instructing and working with counsel

DEVELOPMENT FOCUS

• Progressing towards and undertaking solicitor-advocacy qualifications
• Developing rights of audience in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session
• Taking increasing ownership of client relationships
• Contributing to business development and firm profile
• Mentoring more junior members of the team

This role has been specifically structured to support a solicitor who wishes to develop as a solicitor-advocate. We are committed to providing significant court exposure from the outset, with a structured pathway towards the solicitor-advocacy qualification, as well as financial support for those exams.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

ESSENTIAL

• Scottish-qualified solicitor with 2–4 years’ PQE in dispute resolution or commercial litigation
• Demonstrable experience of, and enthusiasm for, court appearance work
• Strong drafting and analytical skills
• The ability to manage a busy caseload with commercial acumen
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with an aptitude for advocacy

DESIRABLE

• Active interest in solicitor-advocacy examinations
• Experience of Sheriff Court and/or Court of Session procedure
• Exposure to professional negligence, insolvency, or corporate disputes
• Involvement in client development or legal networking activities
• Experience instructing counsel and leading client teams

Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about litigation and advocacy - a lawyer who finds the prospect of representing clients before the courts exciting rather than daunting, and who wants to build a career at the forefront of Scottish commercial dispute resolution.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Solicitor Advocate qualification support
• Genuine court exposure
• Competitive remuneration
• Commission for new client wins
• Flexitime
• Agile and flexible working arrangements
• Private healthcare
• Collegiate culture

If you are ready to take the next step in your litigation career and want to join a team that will invest in your development as a solicitor-advocate, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please submit a CV and covering letter below.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are strongly encouraged. All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. MBM Commercial LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background.