Overview
CMS UK Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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The role is for English law work focusing on High Court litigation and international arbitration within a Scottish-based team.
About The Role
We are looking for motivated people to join our market-leading, hugely-successful disputes team in Scotland, which continues to grow. Our Edinburgh-based team advises on a wide variety of international and national disputes, across sectors including TMT, financial services, energy, life sciences and more. The work we do for our clients is at the cutting edge of dispute resolution including class actions and high-profile instructions for blue-chip clients.
Although this is a Scottish-based team, the role focuses on English law work. You will provide practical and commercial advice, handle case analysis and briefings for partners and the team, manage substantial disputes under partner supervision, and work directly with clients. You will take instructions and prepare party/party correspondence, instructions to Counsel, pleadings and other court/arbitration documents. You will also support partners with business development and develop client relationships and the team’s market profile.
About You
We invest in ongoing training and development. To be considered, you must meet the following skills and experience:
* Well-developed understanding of litigation, arbitration and ADR procedures with the ability to translate legal theory into practical commercial advice.
* Excellent communication skills and solid experience within a comparable firm recognised for general disputes work; comfortable handling clients in major blue-chip companies.
* Ability to work collaboratively within a team and support development of the practice and the team’s culture and values.
* England and Wales qualified and 4 PQE+.
* Being Scotland qualified is beneficial but not required.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a flexible benefits system designed to accommodate individual needs and lifestyles, including:
* Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
* Flexible, hybrid working policy
* Generous bonus scheme
* Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
* Holiday exchange scheme
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced parental leave
For more information regarding benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.
Equal opportunities
CMS places diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture. We commit to actively breaking down barriers for people from diverse backgrounds and to promoting equality of opportunity throughout recruitment and employment. We welcome applications from those who may be returning to the workforce or who do not meet 100% of the criteria.
We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer; if you require adjustments during recruitment, please contact Talent Acquisition at TalentAcquisition@cms-cmno.com.
Ready to apply? Next steps
Apply online via the CMS careers site. The firm has a preferred agency panel; applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Law Practice
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