Job Title: Senior Solicitor
Location: Glasgow
Employment Type: Full Time / Permanent
About the Role
Representing major banking and lender clients in a variety of debt recovery and dispute resolution matters, including secured and unsecured debt recoveries, financial disputes, fraud, title and security rectification, professional negligence, tenancy disputes, and more.
Job Purpose
* To ensure clients are provided with the best possible advice and recommendations.
* To secure the best possible outcome for clients.
* To maximise fee income.
* To build strong relationships with clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing a significant caseload for key financial services clients.
* Proactively handling a varied litigation caseload related to mortgage, personal, and business lending.
* Assisting partners on key projects for lender clients.
* Providing strategic and commercial advice to clients.
* Negotiating settlements and achieving optimal outcomes.
* Representing clients in court hearings and settlement meetings.
* Meeting time recording and fee targets.
* Producing briefing notes to increase visibility of the firm.
* Drafting court papers and legal documents.
* Mentoring solicitors, trainees, and paralegals.
* Promoting the department and firm through business development activities.
Requirements
Qualifications
* LLB, Diploma in Legal Practice (Essential)
Skills and Experience
* Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience.
* Technical expertise in secured and/or unsecured debt recovery matters.
* Experience with title rectification, property litigation, or conveyancing is desirable.
* Appearance at Sheriff Court and Court of Session.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
* Teamwork and IT skills.
* Ability to meet strict deadlines.
Knowledge
* Excellent knowledge of debt recovery law and practice.
* Understanding of Sheriff Court and Court of Session procedures.
* Awareness of the regulatory landscape affecting clients.
Attributes
* Interpersonal skills.
* Business acumen.
* Ability to provide practical advice to clients.
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